Salary: £36,600 pro rata
Closing date: 1st June 2026
Contract type: Fixed Term contract – until 27th November, 2026
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 in Wellcome will I be working?
You will be working in the Global Events Team within the Corporate Affairs/Communications Department, reporting to the Global Events Manager.
The Global Events team support events across the organisation that contribute to Wellcome’s objectives and ambitions. To live up to the priorities expected of Wellcome all events have participant wellbeing and health & safety at their core, the events are as sustainable as possible, and we aim to create a diverse and inclusive culture for all.
The team is responsible for organising in person, hybrid and virtual events; from conferences and meetings to networking workshops and multiday events, held at our Gibbs or Wellcome Collection buildings, and at any external venues around the UK and worldwide.
What will I be doing?
The Global Events Officer will be working in partnership with the Global Events Manager and Global Events Organisers, host areas, external event partners and suppliers to enable Wellcome to achieve and celebrate its mission by supporting the team when organising a portfolio of low to high complexity events.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV and answer two application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Minimum Criteria:
Previous experience working in an administrative or coordination role within an office or corporate environment.
Experience supporting the delivery of events, conferences, or meetings, including logistics and stakeholder coordination.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to demanding timelines.
Ability to work independently while building effective working relationships and communicating confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
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You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website
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: 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
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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