Research Managers, Climate Mitigation and Health Co-benefits

Salary: 53400

Closing date: Monday 19 January 2026

Contract type: Permanent

Interview dates: 45 and 6 February (Remote Interview)

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 Research Manager to join the climate and health team working on the health co-benefits health co-benefits of climate mitigation with a particular focus on super pollutants.

Where in Wellcome will I be working

You will be working in the Mitigation Team within the Climate and Health Research Programme. The Mitigation Team supports the generation of robust relevant health evidence to drive climate mitigation that benefits the health of both people and planet. We develop and fund transdisciplinary research that is co-produced by scientists decision-makers and affected communities. We are passionate about advancing science in order to develop and enable climate and health solutions. We work in partnership with researchers policy makers financial and legal decision makers fellow philanthropies and affected communities to maximise impact. This role will focus on super pollutants supporting the generation and use of cutting-edge science on the climate and health impacts of methane black carbon and ozone. We welcome applicants with experience in relevant climate and/or health research and in particular with expertise in super pollutants (specifically methane black carbon and ozone).

What will I be doing

In this role you will contribute to our Climate & Health strategy by working with the Mitigation Team to identify develop and manage funding for a variety of research projects. You will convene fund and disseminate learning through activities such as funding calls research commissions and evidence scoping contracts. Youll lead various initiatives including a range of super pollutant research projects and partnerships.

As a Research Manager you will:

• Deliver impactful work by providing technical expertise across activities such as expert consultations funding decisions and producing reports and reviews.

• Collaborate across Wellcome to share knowledge and insights from the Climate & Health portfolio helping to shape solutions and strengthen organisational understanding.

• Build partnerships with stakeholders by maintaining active relationships with grant holders monitoring research progress and culture and promoting diversity and inclusion across funded projects.

• Engage with external experts through scoping interviews workshops and selecting and working with advisors to ensure high-quality input into Climate & Health decision-making.

• Manage strategic initiatives in particular our super pollutant work by leading projects liaising with partners and coordinating across teams to deliver outcomes aligned with Climate & Healths goals.

• Champion inclusive practice and accountability by fostering a diverse and collaborative culture managing risks and budgets responsibly and ensuring compliance with Wellcomes policies.

Is this job for me

If you bring research expertise from academia industry charity or the funding sector and thrive in mission-driven work characterised by collaboration this role could be an excellent match. Youll combine your technical expertise with your communication and organisational skills to manage projects engage diverse stakeholders and contribute to strategic initiatives that advance Climate & Health.

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:

• Able to demonstrate a breadth of research expertise and experience in areas relevant to Climate Mitigation and/or Health in particular super pollutants and/or air quality through relevant work experience in academia industry funding agency or charity settings.

• Experience/knowledge of universities funders and other relevant scientific and research organisations and communities.

• Ability to employ diverse approaches to effectively communicate complex information across varied settings and seniority levels.

• Well-developed writing skills with the ability to synthesise information and convey key points clearly and concisely.

• Experience/knowledge of managing projects in an academic charity or industry setting.

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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.

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