Salary: £97,200 Closing date: Tuesday, 15 April 2025 Contract type: Permanent 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 won't be solved by science alone. We are looking for a Head of Strategic Governance to join our team. Where in Wellcome will I be working? The role is in the CEO Office (Executive Office team), reporting to the Deputy Chief of Staff. You will advise and support the CEO in the delivery of Wellcome's management committees, advisory groups and discussion forums. The CEO Office is a Wellcome department. It is a central nexus for ensuring the organisation's resources, processes, and activities are aligned to deliver Wellcome's mission and strategy. It has a crucial role in developing Wellcome's strategy, related programmes and initiatives, and monitoring organisational impact. Strategic Governance is one of four functions within the CEO Office and supports informed decision making and keeping up momentum on our mission and strategic priorities. What will I be doing? You will support Wellcome, and its leadership, in effective decision-making and governance processes. You will act as the main point of contact to the Executive Committee and other key stakeholders, to ensure effective agenda-setting, meeting planning and cross organisational communication to ensure transparency and clarity. You will also translate the CEO's vision into strategic content, working in partnership with the Committee Coordinator, other areas of Wellcome and external parties to integrate management and Board governance. As a Head of Strategic Governance, you will: Drive effective operation of management committees and advisory groups by curating agendas, documenting decisions, and tracking actions. Spearhead Board meetings in collaboration with Legal - governance team, aligning with Board objectives and CEO priorities. Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders on governance and committee management to ensure they run effectively to deliver Wellcome's strategy and the CEO's priorities Initiate and implement strategic governance projects and high-impact executive retreats to support Wellcome's mission. Oversee implementation of governance policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate continuous improvement and operational integration. Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments. Is this job for me? The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in Wellcome's mission and strategic priorities, extensive experience in governance and, and the ability to build trust and influence across a diverse range of stakeholders. We are looking for someone who: Has proven experience in governance and delivering key projects within tight deadlines, with an awareness of organisational mission and strategic priorities. Can take a pragmatic value driven approach to managing deliverables across various stakeholder groups and demonstrates excellent multi-tasking capability to drive forward the priorities. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of influencing, being a critical friend to, and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Has well-developed interpersonal skills, is adaptable and able to facilitate meetings/forums to support outcomes that are the CEO's priorities. 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: Awareness and understanding of Wellcome's s mission and strategic priorities. Experience in governance and governance best practice. Ability to build trust, credibility and productive relationships with stakeholders at all kevels Interview dates: 28/04, 29/04 and 30/04 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 and inclusive environment, 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 includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at .