Research Manager, Early Career and Career Development Researchers

Salary: 55000

Closing date: Sunday 1 February 2026

Contract type: Fixed term (End date: January 2027)

Interview dates: 1st stage (w/c 23 February) online/Remote.

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.

The Early Career and Career Development Researchers team within Discovery Research at Wellcome plays a pivotal role in supporting the next generation of researchers by funding convening and nurturing talent across disciplines. The team leads Wellcomes Early Career Researcher portfolio shaping and delivering funding calls fellowships and developmental programmesincluding support for PhD students early career and career development awardeesto strengthen research culture and promote equitable opportunities across the global research landscape.

We are looking for a Research Manager Early Career and Career Development Researchers to join our team.

Where in Wellcome will I be working

This teams work spans managing strategic initiatives building relationships with internal and external partners providing highquality scientific assessment and ensuring funded researchers feel actively engaged with Wellcomes mission. Through thoughtful coordination expert guidance and evidencedriven insight the team helps create an environment where emerging researchers can thrive and contribute to lifechanging discovery science.

What will I be doing

In this role youll help deliver Discovery Researchs earlycareer priorities by coordinating and supporting key projects from running funding calls and convening groups to drafting reports and working closely with internal and external partners. Youll also build strong collaborative relationships across the research community and lead on specific areas of activity ensuring our work is cohesive impactful and aligned with the teams strategic objectives.

As a Research Manager Early Career and Career Development Researchers you will :

• Contribute to the effective delivery of Discovery Research activities from convening groups and guiding funding decisions to preparing reports and reviews.

• Maintain a strong understanding of the breadth of Discovery Research and share knowledge to enable colleagues and crossorganisational work.

• Build active equitable relationships with applicants funded researchers and internal teams to strengthen understanding of research progress research culture and D&I across the portfolio.

• Establish and sustain effective partnerships with external stakeholders clearly communicating Discovery Researchs work and funding initiatives.

• Lead projects through their full lifecycle acting as a key contact working across departments and applying matrix management where needed.

• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation collaborating with colleagues to uphold Wellcomes values while ensuring compliance good risk management and highquality outputs.

Is this job for me

If you have a broad understanding of research gained in academia industry a funding agency or the charity sector and enjoy working with a wide range of people and organisations this role could be a great fit. Youll thrive here if youre skilled at communicating complex ideas clearly managing a busy and varied workload and building strong credible relationships across different levels of seniority. Its an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in research funding and strategy while contributing to meaningful sectorwide impact.

To apply for this role please submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Minimum Criteria:

• Experience of a research environment preferably as a post-doctoral researcher

• Experience of the funding and assessment process through work with a funder or through other relevant activities

Applications Questions:

• Using examples please provide evidence to demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as outlined in the job description (Up to 500 words)

• Using short summaries please provide specific details of up to two different initiatives or projects you have been directly involved in that are relevant to this role. For each initiative or project please use up to 250 words to describe your role (e.g. team leader team member) the purpose of the activity (i.e. its aims) and the major contributions you personally made.

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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.

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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