Adviser, Government Relations
Apply locations London posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-002341
Salary: £61,400
Closing date: Sunday, 19 January 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.
We are looking for an Advisor to join our Global Government Relations team to help advocate for our mission to improve health and save lives.
Where in Wellcome will I be working?
You will be working as part of a broader Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships (GRSP) team within the Policy and Partnerships division, reporting to the Head of Global Government Relations.
This is a really exciting year to be joining GRSP as we look to build our footprint in Westminster and Whitehall, working with politicians and policymakers in the UK. You will get the opportunity to test out your political analysis and thinking, bringing insights from the external environment and policy developments to shape our thinking internally. You will be asked to build relationships so we can achieve policy change on our health challenges and promote the role of science in solving them.
What will I be doing?
You will work closely with the Policy and Corporate Affairs teams to deliver coordinated political engagement and outreach. Our key stakeholders include governments and public bodies, multilateral organisations, civil society, academia and research institutions.
As an Advisor, you will:
1. Lead significant, possibly complex government relations projects from inception to delivery, identifying and building the trust of key stakeholders in order to maximise support for our work.
2. Identify new political developments that align with our policy goals and build plans with objectives, timetables, milestones, resources required and risks for government engagement projects.
3. Work with the Policy team to support communications of evidence-based policy recommendations to key political decision-makers.
4. Maintain relationships with a network of senior external stakeholders and policymakers.
5. Manage complex internal and external relations and a delegated budget for projects.
6. Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation.
Is this job for me?
As an Adviser, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that require building lasting partnerships with governments to deliver impact on Wellcome’s priorities. You will contribute to meaningful work that advocates for greater equity, inclusion and access in health.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Has experience of government relations work internationally or in advocacy programmes.
2. Has experience of preparing political advice for team leaders and senior officials.
3. Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Can successfully influence political outcomes.
5. Has Project Management experience.
To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application.
Interview dates: Week commencing 3rd of February.
Our Hybrid Way of Working
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
We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
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