• Contribute to the delivery of Climate & Health funding activities, including convening stakeholders, informing funding decisions, producing reports and reviews, and providing specialist expertise where relevant.
• Build and maintain a strong understanding of the Climate & Health portfolio, monitoring research progress, research culture, diversity and inclusion, and sharing insights that inform work across Research Programmes and Wellcome.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with applicants and funded researchers, serving as a key point of contact throughout the funding lifecycle and ensuring clear, consistent engagement.
• Contribute to the planning, delivery, and close-out of Climate & Health projects, major initiatives, and awards, coordinating activities and working with partners and stakeholders to resolve day-to-day project matters.
• Contribute to the selection and engagement of external advisors, helping to ensure decisions are informed by high-quality expertise and evidence.
• Build effective relationships across the research community, funding landscape, and partner organisations, communicating the aims, impact, and funding opportunities of the Climate & Health programme.

Is this job for me?

If you bring transdisciplinary research expertise from academia, industry, charity, or the funding sector, and thrive in collaborative, mission-driven work, this role could be a great fit. You’ll use your communication and organisational skills to manage projects, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to strategic initiatives that make a real impact in Climate & Health.

We’d love to hear from people with specialist expertise in an area of Climate & Health science, broadly defined. This could include areas such as climate science, environmental health, economics, behavioural science, or implementation science, but we welcome applications from those with a wide range of relevant backgrounds and experiences. You’ll bring experience of conducting or evaluating research, working across disciplines, and bringing together researchers and other stakeholders to collaborate on shared challenges. Experience working in an international context, particularly in low- and middle-income countries or regions such as Asia, would be beneficial. A PhD is not essential, and we encourage applications from candidates with different career paths and experiences.

To apply for this role

Please submit an updated CV and answer two application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Minimum Criteria:

• Able to demonstrate a breadth of research expertise and experience in a field or area relevant to Capacity and Field Development in Climate & Health through relevant work experience in an academic, industry, funding agency, or charity setting.
• Experience/knowledge of universities, funders, and other relevant scientific and research organisations and communities.
• Ability to employ diverse approaches to effectively communicate complex information to individuals and groups from a range of different backgrounds and different seniority levels.
• Well-developed writing skills with the ability to synthesise information conveying key points clearly and concisely.
• Experience/knowledge of managing projects in an academic, charity, or industry setting.

Application Questions:

1. 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)
2. 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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