Brand and Corporate Communications Lead

The Wellcome Trust 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 and health.

These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won’t be solved by science alone.

Where will I be working?

You will work 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 working closely with executive and board-level stakeholders, leading a medium sized team and partnering across the organisation and with external agencies globally on high-profile communications showcasing Wellcome’s mission to build healthier futures for everyone, while holding responsibility for mitigating organisational risk.

What will I be doing?

You will oversee a high-performing team responsible for brand strategy, employer brand, Wellcome Trust’s corporate communications and flagship branded partnerships.

You will develop a clear and consistent global strategy that strengthens reputation, influence and reach. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will provide expert counsel on high-profile and sensitive issues, helping to protect and enhance organisational reputation.

Is this job for me?

You will be an experienced communications leader, confident operating at a senior level and advising executives and boards. You will bring strong judgement, excellent storytelling ability and a track record of empowering teams to deliver impactful communications in complex environments.

You will be collaborative, influential and adaptable, with experience leading teams and delivering through others, and a strong understanding of how to build brands and manage reputation.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV and answer the application question to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Minimum Criteria:

• Substantial senior‑level experience in corporate communications, reputation management and brand marketing within complex organisations.

• Proven track record of managing sensitive, high‑profile is sues 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 at 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.

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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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