Associate Director, Equitable Research Practice

Associate Director, Equitable Research Practice Apply locations: London | Posted: Yesterday | Job requisition id: R-002642 Salary: £120,800 Closing date: Wednesday 25 June Contract type: Permanent Interview dates: W/C 7 July and W/C 21 July The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, supporting discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and tackling three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. Our vision is a healthier future for all, achieved by supporting science to solve urgent health issues. We focus on benefiting the communities most affected by these health challenges. The Equity Department ensures thoughtful engagement with relevant stakeholders, enabling impactful research and influencing policy and practice to: Ensure access to new health advances for those who need them most, with trust and confidence. Engage partners and communities equitably, incorporating their voices and experiences. Draw on diverse talent and expertise for impactful discoveries. Maintain an inclusive and welcoming organization. We are recruiting an Associate Director to lead the Equitable Research Practice team and provide strategic leadership to embed equity across Wellcome’s strategy, funding, and research activities globally, in partnership with other teams. Reporting to the Executive Director of Equity, the role oversees: Partnering, strategic guidance, and policy advice to Discovery and Solution Areas and Wellcome Collection. Developing and promoting equitable funding practices. Ensuring Wellcome\’s funding benefits those most affected by health challenges. Embedding diversity and inclusion in research design and supporting a broad range of researchers. Advancing health equity through Wellcome Collection’s practices and societal engagement. The role also involves coordinating efforts across Wellcome to embed equity in strategy, funding, and research, aligned with our Equity Framework. To apply, submit an updated CV and answer two questions demonstrating your fit for the role. The minimum requirements are: Expertise in inclusion within research/funding, promoting a positive research culture, and embedding equity to drive systemic change. Proven leadership in managing large matrix teams, resource management, and fostering expertise, preferably in academic, funding, or charity settings. Strong ability to build relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver strategic impact. Experience working in research/science, especially in the Global South, understanding research and funding contexts there. History of delivering equitable research and funding that fosters an inclusive research culture and systemic change. Full job description and benefits are available on our website. We support flexible, hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 days remote), and are committed to diversity and inclusion, including accessible recruitment processes. For more information on adjustments and accessibility, contact us at jobs@wellcome.org. #LI-GJ1 #LI-Hybrid About Us We support researchers, address major health challenges, advocate for better science, and involve everyone in science and health research. Wellcome is a great place to work, offering excellent benefits and a culture that values diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr