Workplace Equity Specialist

Salary: 54900

Closing date: Thursday 9 October 2025

Contract type: Permanent

Interview dates: W/c 3 November

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 Workplace Equity Specialist to join our team.

Where in Wellcome will I be working

Wellcomes vision is a healthier future for everyone and we work towards it by supporting science to solve urgent health challenges. To achieve the most impact from our mission we focus on how we can best benefit the people and communities who are most affected by the health challenges we take on.

The Equity Department ensures that we engage thoughtfully with the right people at the right time enabling and investing in the most impactful research and influencing changes in policy and practice so that:

• the people whose health has most to gain from new advances can access them with trust and be confident that they meet their needs.

• partners and communities are engaged in an equitable way so their voices and experiences help to shape the work we support.

• research can draw on the broadest range of talent and expertise to unlock more impactful discoveries and solutions.

• our own organisation is an inclusive place to work.

What will I be doing

As a Workplace Equity Specialist youll play a pivotal role in advancing equity across Wellcome and its partners by shaping strategy advising on policy and driving initiatives aligned with our Equity Framework.

Youll lead and help deploy strategic initiatives to embed Workplace Equity across Wellcome and its partnerscollaborating with internal teams and external organisations offering expert advice managing cross-cutting projects and using data and insight to shape inclusive policies and practices

As a Workplace Specialist you will:

• Collaborate both internally and externally to advance strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing workplace equity helping drive Wellcomes mission and Equity Framework.

• Manage Wellcomes Staff Networks working with them to become true enablers of an inclusive workplace

• Partner with various Wellcome teams to provide strategic guidance on workplace equity utilising expertise from research science and cultural sectors to inform high-quality support.

• Offer expert advice to assist external partners in improving and ingraining workplace equity

• Cultivate strong relationships within Wellcome to advocate for the organisations workplace equity agenda influencing the integration of equity in policies and practices.

• Analyse multiple data sources to identify gaps in Workplace Equity and contribute to the evidence base matrix managing cross-department projects while adhering to risk management and budget guidelines.

Is this job for me

If you have a proven track record in fostering workplace equity managing Staff Networks/ERGs to enhance inclusivity and driving meaningful change within science and health research contexts please consider applying. If you excel in data analysis stakeholder engagement and navigating complex equity issues whilst adapting to dynamic environments this job offers a chance to align with Wellcomes mission and contribute to key strategic 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:

• Experience partnering to deliver activities that help drive Workplace Equity; committed to developing and co-creating meaningful change in collaboration with others.

• A strong knowledge of both the principles and practical application of workplace equity including an awareness and knowledge of best institutional practices policies key topics and relevant EDI legislation and frameworks.

• Data literate; experienced analysing diverse sources of data and insight to provide the evidence base for Workplace Equity gaps and interventions

• Experience managing Staff Networks/Employee Resource Groups and supporting them to become true enablers of an inclusive workplace

• Able to adapt to changing priorities and to deal with issues as they arise in a dynamic environment.

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 long-term visit our websitefor more information on adjustments and accessibility or contact us at.

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