Senior Funding Policies Adviser
Quick answer
The Wellcome Trust is hiring a senior funding policies adviser (UK-based) with a salary range of £51,600 - £64,500 to develop and maintain funding policies and grant conditions, and provide expert advice on funding policies and governance.
- Role
- Senior Funding Policies Adviser
- Organization
- The Wellcome Trust
- Location
- Gibbs Building/Home, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £51,600 - £64,500
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Wellcome Trust is seeking a Senior Funding Policies Adviser to join their team, responsible for developing and maintaining funding policies and grant conditions, and providing expert advice on funding policies and governance.
What you'll do
- Keep Wellcome's funding policies and grant conditions up to date
- Research and develop new funding policies
- Provide trusted advice on funding policy, governance and grant conditions
- Develop relationships with funders, research organisations and other partners
- Work with Wellcome-funded institutions and key external organisations to ensure compliance with grant policies and conditions
- Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation
What it takes
- Experience in research funding, grant-making, research governance, or regulatory environment
- Strong understanding of national and international research funding landscape
- Experience writing and reviewing policy, governance and compliance documentation
- Experience managing competing priorities and delivering work to deadlines in a complex environment
- Experience building effective working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders
- Experience producing clear written guidance, reports, or communications for a range of audiences
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where will I be working?
You will be working at the Gibbs Building/Home in the United Kingdom, with a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is £51,600 - £64,500 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in research funding, grant-making, research governance, or regulatory environment, and experience writing and reviewing policy, governance and compliance documentation.
How do I apply?
To apply, please submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is Sunday, 13 September 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Wellcome Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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