Strategy Adviser

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salary: 57400

Closing date: Thursday 23 October 2025

Contract type: Permanent

Interview dates: w/c 17th 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 Strategy Adviser to join our team.

Where in Wellcome will I be working

You will be working in the Strategy Development and Impact team within the Strategy Department reporting to the Strategy Lead.

In this role you will work with Strategy Managers reporting to a Strategy Lead to and help develop Wellcomes strategy function enabling teams to apply strategic focus in a dynamic environment to achieve Wellcomes vision of addressing urgent global health challenges.

The Strategy Development and Impact team is a central nexus for ensuring the organisations resources processes and activities are aligned to deliver Wellcomes mission and strategy. The team plays a crucial role in developing Wellcomes strategy related programmes and initiatives and monitoring organisational impact.

What will I be doing

You will collaborate on strategy development projects that shape our future impact. Youll engage in research analysis and create inclusive clear and impact-focused strategies. By integrating data and collaborating with diverse teams youll synthesise perspectives deliver creative workshops and create clear well-argued recommendations that inform decision-making and supports Wellcomes mission. This role is a great opportunity to build relationships contribute to a diverse culture and be an expert voice in strategic discussions

As a Strategy Adviser you will:

Work on strategy development projects utilising a variety of techniques to create inclusive impact-focused strategies.
Conduct research and engage with experts to inform strategic direction and communicate insights across diverse audiences.
Apply critical thinking to analyse inputs and develop well-argued recommendations to work towards Wellcomes strategic impact.
Plan and deliver workshops and forums on cross-cutting topics collaborating with teams to create engaging strategic narratives.
Manage small projects coordinating contributions communications and documentation to build awareness and support within Wellcome.
Foster relationships with stakeholders ensure adherence to compliance policies and contribute to a diverse and inclusive organisational culture.

Is this job for me

This role is ideal if you have expertise in strategy development facilitation and project management coupled with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Youll thrive if you can generate innovative ideas analyse complex systems and produce clear recommendations while maintaining a keen interest in scientific research global health and policy matters relevant to Wellcome.

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 applying a variety of strategy development techniques and familiarity with outcome focused/impact frameworks (e.g. Theory of Change) to help with the creation of outcome focused strategies
Skilled facilitator able to convene and structure the work of multidisciplinary groups to investigate problems and find answers to questions
Experience in generating new ideas developing analysis and producing clear well-argued recommendations
Experience of characterising complex systems or problems identifying key considerations for a given issue developing options for solutions and creating recommendations with appropriate evidence
Experience in planning managing and delivering small projects/tasks that are strategically important

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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Salary: 57400Closing date: Thursday 23 October 2025Contract type: PermanentInterview dates: w/c 17th NovemberThe 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 o...