Policy Adviser, Global Health System
Quick answer
The Wellcome Trust is hiring a senior Policy Adviser in London to improve the global health ecosystem, focusing on policy development and stakeholder engagement.
- Role
- Policy Adviser, Global Health System
- Organization
- Wellcome Trust
- Location
- London
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Wellcome Trust is seeking a Policy Adviser to join its team in London, focusing on improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and equity of the global health ecosystem.
What you'll do
- Develop project ideas and manage delivery for key parts of the Global Health Ecosystem influencing programme
- Deliver high-standard policy projects, including analysis, positions, recommendations, briefings and other policy products
- Work with Government Relations and Corporate Affairs colleagues to support communications and advocacy strategies
- Represent Wellcome in senior internal and external forums
- Lead specific ad hoc corporate and team-wide activities
- Manage, develop and motivate Policy Officers, graduates or interns
What it takes
- Experience in developing and delivering policy advice, recommendations, briefings or other policy products within global health, public health, research or science policy
- Experience in building and managing relationships with policy stakeholders
- Experience in working on policy issues affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and global health systems
- Experience in analysing and synthesising complex technical or policy information
- Experience in working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
- Strong communication and organisational skills
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where will I be working?
You will be working in the Policy team at the Wellcome Trust in London, UK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in developing and delivering policy advice, building and managing relationships with policy stakeholders, working on policy issues affecting LMICs and global health systems, and analysing and synthesising complex technical or policy information.
How do I apply?
You can apply by submitting an updated CV and answering the application questions on the Wellcome Trust’s website.
What is the work schedule?
The work schedule is hybrid, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
How to apply
Apply directly on Wellcome Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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