Inclusive Research Specialist

Salary: 57700

Contract type: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 17th February

Interview dates: W/C 23rd February

TheWellcomeTrust 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.

WellcomesEquity Department ensures we engage thoughtfully with the right people at the right time enabling and investing in impactful research and influencing policy and practice so that new scientific advancesinnovationand product development can be accessed with confidence by the people who need them most. We work to ensure partners and communities are engaged equitably their voices shape the work we support research draws on the broadest possible talent andexpertise andWellcomeitself is an inclusive place to work.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Inclusive Research Specialist to join our team.This role willbepart of a team embeddingequity acrossWellcomesfunding and research specialising in inclusive researchexpertiseandpractice.

Wherewill I be working

Youllbe working inWellcomesEquitable Research Practice team part of the Equity Department which leads our efforts to embedequitableapproaches across researchfundingand policy portfolio. The teamcomprisesEquity Partnering Equitable Funding Inclusive Research and AccessibilityDiversityand Inclusion functions.Reporting to the Head of Inclusive Research you will bea key member of the team and expected to workclosely with colleagues across the Equity team.Youllalso work collaboratively across the organisation in a matrix working model as well aswithexternal partners toensure our work is inclusive evidence led and groundedin good practice.

What will I be doing

AsInclusive Research Specialist youwill:

• Contribute to both developing and implementing the Inclusive Research teams strategy including taking ownership of partnering providing practicalexpertiseon Inclusive Research and enhancing execution of the teams projects to deliver against their strategies and the Equity Framework

• Develop and hold key relationships across and beyond the Department asoperatingin line with agreed matrix ways of working to influence research practice and approaches acrossWellcome

• Contribute to the co-design and execution of projects and grants to support other teams to embed Inclusive Research across their value chains

• Contribute to andparticipatein a community of practice on Inclusive research learning from activities and practice acrossWellcometo ensure continuity improve approaches and inform priorities in your teams work

• Contribute to creating an inclusive culture across the organisation through the demonstration of our values and behaviours and inclusive workplace practices

• Undertake workin accordance withWellcomebudget governance policiesvaluesand behaviours.

Is this role for me

Ifyouresomeone with deepexpertiseand practical experience of planning and delivering inclusive research through a range of different approaches then this role is for you.Youllthrive ifyou enjoy working in acollaborative strategic and constructive waywitha track recordof turning inclusive research principles into actionable changes across the research and funding value chain. Ideally with experience in the global Souththe Inclusive Research team will cover geographies in the UK and the global South (with a focus on the African continent South andSouth EastAsia). If youre a collaborative relationshipbuilder who can draw on your experiencetowork relationally and effectively across multiple partners internally in a complex organisation as well as externally;set clear targets;lead programmes and teams communicate complex ideas with clarity;and bring resilience openness and a strong commitment toWellcomesmission and inclusive research practices then wed love to hear from you.

How to apply

To apply for this role pleasesubmitan up-to-date CV and answer two application questions todemonstratethat you meet theminimumrequirements for the role.

Minimumcriteria

• A strong understanding of inclusive research anddemonstratedability to practically support community participation and engaged research

• Skilled and adaptable with significant practical experience in a research and science context ideally in the Global South that results in a deep understanding of inclusive and engaged research

• Demonstrated ability to partner build productiverelationshipsand influence stakeholders to efficiently deliver impactandinfluence change adoption

• Experience working as a researcher or funder in research / science ideally in the Global South with a strong understanding of researchand grantsin these contexts

• Effectiveinterpersonalcommunication and advisory skills translating complex equity challenges into actionableguidance for research and funding teams

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.

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

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do