PA, Investments

Closing date: Sunday 12 October 2025

Contract type: Fixed Term contract

Interview dates: W/C Monday 3 November 2025

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.

Our investment portfolio is a resource that makes our charitable work possible rather than a way in which we seek to achieve our mission. Over the past decade the portfolio has grown at an annual rate of 12% which has enabled us to nearly double the amount we spend on our mission of improving health for everyone by helping great ideas to thrive.

The original source of our funding was a bequest left by Sir Henry Wellcome on his death in then Wellcomes funding has come from a wide range of financial assets around the world:

• Publicly listed stocks and shares

• Private equity

• Venture capital

• Property

• Hedge funds and other investments.

We are looking for a PA/Team Coordinator to join our investments team on a Fixed term contract for 12 months.

Where in Wellcome will I be working

You will join the Investments Operations team reporting to the Investment Executive Assistant.

The PA team consists of 2 PAs / Team Coordinators and 1 Executive Assistant. The PAs provide general PA support to at least 2 senior members and team coordinator support to the wider Investments team.

The PA / team coordinator manages schedules arranges meetings and handles correspondence which frees up investment professionals to focus on decision-making and strategy.

What will I be doing

You will provide a broad range of administrative secretarial support to 2 senior members as well as the wider Investments Team and ensure the smooth running of the department.

As a PA / Team coordinator Investments you will:

• Manage diaries for leadership members and act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

• Complete expenses and process invoices on behalf of Investment Leadership members

• Prepare papers for internal and external meetings attending such meetings and producing minutes as required.

• Implement and maintain excellent document and filing management systems

• Arrange travel and meetings for Leadership team members and Investment team.

• Lead on the planning and coordination of regular Investment team meetings away days & socials including scheduling producing agendas and minutes.

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

Is this job for me

We are looking for a candidate with a background in investment who possesses strong administrative experience exemplified by their proficiency in managing complex calendars preparing agendas and paperwork for meetings. A candidate that takes initiative and meets deadlines is vital alongside good organisational skills. Wed love to work with a candidate that demonstrates the ability to work with people at all levels including a high proficiency in both written and verbal communication

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:

• PAor administrationexperience

• Advanced IT Skills excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including SharePoint.

• Ability to multi-taskprioritise take initiative and work to deadlines.

• Methodical and organised approach to work withvery highattention to detail.

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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