Senior Manager, Funding Management Cells, Systems & Tools

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salary: 66600

Closing date:Sunday 14 December 2025

Contract type: Permanent

Interview dates: Wednesday 7 January 2026

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science leadingpolicyand 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 theywontbe solved by science alone.

We are looking fora Senior Managertojoin ourResearch Fundingteam.

Where in Wellcome will I be working

Research Fundingis responsible forthe operational management governance and support of allWellcomesgrant funding activities.This role isinthe Funding Management team which delivers and manages funding schemes targeted calls major investments and one-off applications.We work closely withcolleagues inStrategic Programmes Legal and Finance to implement funding activities.We managethe full lifecycle of grant applicationsfrom submission and review to awardfor Discovery Research and Data for Science and Health.

The position reports to the Associate Director of Funding Management.

What will I be doing

You will lead and develop a team ofup toeight Funding Managers to deliverWellcomesgrant funding activities ensuring all aspects of grant management are completed on time and to defined addition you will act as a business partnerprovidingexpertgrant managementadvice to Strategic Programmes and other colleagues across Wellcome.

As a Senior Manageryou will:

Lead an integratedflexibleand expert team of Funding Managers responsible for management of a portfolio of active grants and new applications for Wellcome funding ensuringthat all aspects of grant management are carried out effectively and efficiently including due diligence expert review decision-makingfeedbackand award.
Givesoundexpert adviceingrant management processespracticesand governance throughfunding schemesor closed funding calls andtargeteddiscretionaryfundingto internal and external stakeholders.
Lead the implementation ofgrant funding activities and mechanismsthroughyour excellent stakeholderrelationships withStrategic Programmes Finance and Legaland otherbusiness partnersacross Wellcome.
Activelymonitorthefunding demandsand flexibly manage resources acrossyourteam to balance workload and ensure effective management of the grant portfolio and support of grant holders and applicants.
Use operational reports and dashboards tomonitortheperformance of team members ensuring grant processing is delivered according to deadlines and operational standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement of grant schemes and funding processes byidentifyingand implementing improvements in review and assessment processes and policies.

Is this job for me

The ideal candidate should haveverystrongleadershipskillsanddemonstratethe ability to leadand developahigh-performingteam. Theirleadership isdemonstratedthrough their ability toinfluence others in apositive andconstructivewayandthroughtheirexpert knowledge of funding processes and policies.Their communication skills areoutstandingand they are comfortable working withpeoplefrom a range of levels of seniorityandfundingexperience.They are highly organised able to manage a varied workloadundaunted by complextasksandbring aproactivepositive attitude to the role.

To apply for this rolepleasesubmitan up-to-dateCV and answer 2 application questions todemonstratethat you meet theminimumrequirements for the role.

MinimumCriteria:

Educated to at least degree level in a relevant science humanities social science or public health subject
Significant experienceindelivering research funding mechanisms
Strong leadership skillswithproven ability to lead others and influence in a constructive manner
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to employ diverse approaches to effectively communicate complex information with clarity and precision to people across the organisation.

You can view the fulljob descriptionon our website.

You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees onourwebsite.

Our HybridWay ofWorking

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

At Wellcomewe have a hybrid way of workingwhich is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (TuesdayWednesdayand Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.

Diversity and Inclusionareat the heart of everything we do

Diversity and Inclusionarea 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 visitour websitefor more information on adjustments andaccessibility orcontact us at .

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Senior Manager

Salary: 66600Closing date:Sunday 14 December 2025Contract type: PermanentInterview dates: Wednesday 7 January 2026The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science leadingpolicyand advocacy campaigns and building partnerships.We plan to spend 16b...