Senior Research Manager, Early Career and Career Development Researchers

Senior Research Manager, Early Career and Career Development Researchers

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Wellcome TrustContract type:

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London, England, United KingdomSalary:

£64,800Closing date:

Sunday, 7 September 2025Interview dates:

first stage w/c 29 September 2025, second stage w/c 13 October 2025The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.OverviewYou will join the Early Career and Career Development Researchers (ECCDR) team within the Discovery Research directorate, reporting to the Head of ECCDR. The Discovery Research team supports curiosity-driven research and manages both open and directed funding routes to enable bold and creative research. We foster partnerships and networks to support a positive research environment.Role purposeWe are looking for a Senior Research Manager to focus on Career Development Researchers, including oversight of the Wellcome Career Development Awards (approximately £120m of research funding per year).What you will be doingLead and deliver strategic initiatives by designing and managing large-scale programmes of work aligned with Wellcome’s mission and delivering measurable outcomes.Shape funding activities through critical assessment of applications, provide informed recommendations, and contribute to robust and equitable decision-making processes.Identify emerging trends, scope areas of interest, and lead the design and implementation of new strategic projects.Engage with diverse stakeholders, building partnerships with researchers, institutions, and internal colleagues to inform and strengthen programme delivery.Draft reports, lead multidisciplinary meetings, and brief senior leadership and external audiences on programme impact.Embed inclusive practices in programme design and delivery and maintain active engagement with funded researchers to support positive research environments.Is this job for me?We are seeking a strategic thinker with deep experience in the research landscape—whether from academia, funding, industry, or the charity sector—who can influence and shape programmes that advance science, health, and equity. You should bring strong project leadership, effective communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful programmes, build strategic partnerships, and develop leadership and cross-sector expertise.How to applyTo apply, please submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.Minimum criteriaExperience of working as a postdoctoral researcher in an academic research environmentExperience of working for a research funder or another funding-related roleEvidence of contributing to work to support the career development of academic researchersDiscover moreYou 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 workingWe have a flexible, hybrid approach: 3 days in the Euston Road office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remotely or in the office.Diversity and InclusionDiversity and Inclusion are priorities at Wellcome. We are committed to a fair and inclusive environment and can discuss flexible working options for all roles. We provide adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at jobs@wellcome.org.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionResearch, Analyst, and Information TechnologyIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wellcome Trust by ..... full job details .....