At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in shaping impactful brand and corporate communications.
- Company: Join the Wellcome Trust, a global leader in health improvement and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a commitment to inclusivity.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in global health while enhancing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in corporate communications and brand management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 16000 - 90200 £ per year.
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation that improves health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years to support new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing and tackle three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.
I will be working within the Communications function, part of Wellcome’s Corporate Affairs directorate, reporting to the Head of News and Content. This is a senior, high‑profile role that works closely with executive and board‑level stakeholders, leads a medium‑sized team, and partners across the organisation and with external agencies worldwide on high‑profile communications that showcase Wellcome’s mission to build healthier futures for everyone, while managing organisational risk.
I will work in the Wellcome offices in Euston Road, London, with a hybrid schedule of three days in‑office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and two days remote or in‑office as required.
I will oversee a high‑performing team responsible for brand strategy, employer brand, Trust corporate communications and flagship branded partnerships. I will develop and implement a clear and consistent global strategy that strengthens reputation, influence and reach. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, I will provide expert counsel on high‑profile and sensitive issues, protecting and enhancing the organisation’s reputation.
To succeed, I need to be an experienced communications leader with a strong track record of empowering teams to deliver impactful communications in complex environments. I must be collaborative, influential, adaptable and able to operate at senior level, advising executives and boards, and have a deep understanding of branding and reputation management.
Minimum Requirements- Substantial senior‑level experience in corporate communications, reputation management and brand marketing within complex organisations.
- Proven track record of managing sensitive, high‑profile issues and leading proactive and reactive communications strategies.
- Experience building and evolving brands, including employer brands, and delivering impactful brand‑building campaigns based on audience insight.
- Proven experience advising executive/board level on high‑profile communications challenges, providing marcomms expertise that shifts outcomes.
- Substantial experience leading and developing mid‑sized, high‑performing teams and commissioning and managing external agencies, ideally through periods of change, with demonstrable experience coordinating budgets, timelines or resources across multiple projects.
We offer a hybrid way of working: three days in our Euston Road offices with the remaining two days working either remotely or in the office. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and flexible working options for all roles, including adjustments for people with a disability or long‑term condition.
We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone.
