Adviser, Government Relations

About the Wellcome Trust

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

We are planning to invest £16bn over the next ten years in new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, tackling three major global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Advisor to join our Global Government Relations team to help advocate for our mission to improve health and save lives.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Policy and Corporate Affairs teams to deliver coordinated political engagement and outreach, building relationships with governments, public bodies, multilateral organisations, civil society, academia, and research institutions.

Main Responsibilities

Lead significant government relations projects from inception to delivery, identifying and building trust with key stakeholders to maximise support for our work.
Monitor and analyse political developments to inform policy goals, building plans with objectives, timetables, milestones, resources required, and risks for government engagement projects.
Support communications of evidence-based policy recommendations to key political decision-makers.
Maintain relationships with senior external stakeholders and policymakers to enable priority project delivery.
Manage complex internal and external relations, including a delegated budget.
Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.
Requirements

Experience of government relations work internationally or in advocacy programmes relating to fields such as global health, mental health, infectious disease, climate, and/or development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of delivering written products and talking points for senior leaders.
Ability to influence or contribute to influencing political outcomes.
Project Management experience, with the ability to structure and deliver projects for specific objectives.
What We Offer

We offer a hybrid way of working, with 3 days in our Euston Road offices and 2 days working remotely or in the office. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Read more