Head of Strategic Governance

Salary: 97200

Closing date: Tuesday 15 April 2025

Contract type: Permanent

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science leading policy and advocacy campaigns and building partnerships.

We plan to spend 16bn over the next ten years funding new discoveries in life health and wellbeing and taking on three global health challenges: mental health infectious disease and climate and health.

These challenges need the bold science we support but they wont be solved by science alone.

We are looking for a Head of Strategic Governance to join our team.

Where in Wellcome will I be working

The role is in the CEO Office (Executive Office team) reporting to the Deputy Chief of Staff. You will advise and support the CEO in the delivery of Wellcomes management committees advisory groups and discussion forums.

The CEO Office is a Wellcome department. It is a central nexus for ensuring the organisations resources processes and activities are aligned to deliver Wellcomes mission and strategy. It has a crucial role in developing Wellcomesstrategy related programmes and initiatives and monitoring organisational impact. Strategic Governance is one of four functions within the CEO Office and supports informed decision making and keeping up momentum on our mission and strategic priorities.

What will I be doing

You will support Wellcome and its leadership in effective decisionmaking and governance processes. You will act as the main point of contact to the Executive Committee and other key stakeholders to ensure effective agendasetting meeting planning and cross organisational communication to ensure transparency and clarity. You will also translate the CEOs vision into strategic content working in partnership with the Committee Coordinator other areas of Wellcome and external parties to integrate management and Board governance.

As a Head of Strategic Governance you will:

• Drive effective operation of management committees and advisory groups by curating agendas documenting decisions and tracking actions.

• Spearhead Board meetings in collaboration with Legal governance team aligning with Board objectives and CEO priorities.

• Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders on governance and committee management to ensure they run effectively to deliver Wellcomes strategy and the CEOs priorities

• Initiate and implement strategic governance projects and highimpact executive retreats to support Wellcomes mission.

• Oversee implementation of governance policies and procedures ensuring appropriate continuous improvement and operational integration.

• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation collaborating across departments.

Is this job for me

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in Wellcomes mission and strategic priorities extensive experience in governance and and the ability to build trust and influence across a diverse range of stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in governance and delivering key projects within tight deadlines with an awareness of organisational mission and strategic priorities.

• Can take a pragmatic value driven approach to managing deliverables across various stakeholder groups and demonstrates excellent multitasking capability to drive forward the priorities.

• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills capable of influencing being a critical friend to and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

• Has welldeveloped interpersonal skills is adaptable and able to facilitate meetings/forums to support outcomes that are the CEOs priorities.

To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Minimum Criteria:

• Awareness and understanding ofWellcomes smission and strategic priorities.

• Experience in governance and governance best practice.

• Ability to build trust credibility and productive relationships with stakeholders at all kevels

Interview dates: 28/04 29/04 and 30/04

You can view the full job description on our website

You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website

Our Hybrid Way of Working

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment in which people can perform at their best.

At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair andinclusiveenvironment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or longterm condition.Please visit our websitefor more information on adjustments and accessibility or contact us at.

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