Research Manager, Capacity & Field Development

Salary: £44,000.00 - £55,000

Closing date: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Contract type: Permanent

Interview dates: 1st stage (w/c 2 November) online/Remote; 2nd stage: face to face (dates TBC)

Wellcome 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.

These challenges need the bold research our funding supports, but they won’t be solved by science alone.

We are looking for a Research Manager, Field Building (Climate & Health) to join our team.

The Research Manager will contribute to the delivery of the Climate & Health programme, ensuring strategic objectives are met. This role is part of the Climate & Health team, which will deliver an ambitious portfolio of research, translation and engagement activity. This role will help deliver the team's work to convene, fund and share learning in line with the Climate & Health strategy by implementing specific projects and activities, such as managing and assessing funding calls and commissions, convening groups, drafting reports, and liaising with internal and external groups and individuals as required.

Our vision is a world where catastrophic climate breakdown is averted in a way that allows human health to flourish. More information about Wellcome’s Climate & Health work can be found here.

Where in Wellcome will I be working?

The Climate & Health Capacity & Field Development team is helping to strengthen a diverse and interdisciplinary climate and health research community. We work with researchers, policy partners, funders and affected communities to generate evidence that can inform practical action and contribute to improved health outcomes. A key focus of our work is supporting the development of climate and health research capacity in low- and middle-income countries, where the impacts are often greatest.

We welcome applications from people who have worked at the research-to-action interface, whether through research funding, research management, fellowship programmes, systems thinking, evaluation of complex interventions, think tanks, or similar fields. You'll bring a broad understanding of research methods, an appreciation of how climate and health interact across systems and sectors, and experience working across disciplines and perspectives to achieve shared objectives. This role includes occasional UK and international travel.

What will I be doing?

In this role, you’ll contribute to shaping the Climate & Health strategy by working with the Field Building team to convene, fund and share learning through projects such as funding calls and undertaking or commissioning internal or external scoping projects or programme evaluations. You’ll lead and deliver a range of initiatives, build relationships with internal and external partners, and help foster opportunities that strengthen the team’s impact and work with wider research programmes.

As a Research Manager, Field Building (Climate & Health), you will:

• 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 update CV and answer 2 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 background and different seniority levels.

• Well-developed writing skills with ability to synthesise information conveying key points clearly and concisely

• Experience/knowledge of managing projects in an academic, charity or industry setting.

Applications Questions:

• 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)
• 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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Our Hybrid Way of Working

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.

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

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at [email protected].

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