Project Officer, Infectious Disease

About Wellcome

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation that improves health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

You will join Wellcome's Infectious Disease () programme, working alongside research, programme, policy and communications colleagues to help bring innovative solutions to combat infectious disease in the most affected communities. Day-to-day, you will collaborate across , support delivery across multiple projects and work with partners beyond Wellcome. This role is part of a 4-person Project Officer team and is heavily matrixed across the .

• Support delivery of project - applying recognised project management tools and techniques to keep work streams on track and achieve agreed outcomes.
• Monitor and report on project progress and risks - report on milestones, issues and results, and take ownership of the risk and control environment for your area.
• Ensure quality and compliance - uphold governance standards, maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to Wellcome's policies and principles.
• Solve problems and optimise delivery - analyse challenges, identify improvements and drive efficiencies across projects and processes.
• Collaborate and build relationships - work closely with internal teams and external partners to align objectives and foster an inclusive, supportive culture.
• Maintain cost control and oversee spending to ensure compliance with the approved operating budget.
  If you have experience in project management and are confident using project tools and systems, this role could be a great fit. You'll need strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively and adapt to change. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms, along with an understanding of governance and compliance, will help you succeed.

• Experience working in a project management environment and familiar with project management processes and practice, with experience in preparing project documentation such as plans and status reports.
• Experienced in the use of project management tools and systems and a good understanding of governance frameworks and compliance requirements in project delivery.
• Familiar with project management IT systems, with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint).

This is a hybrid role: 3 days a week in the Euston Road office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remote. Flexible working options are available.

We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability or long‑term condition. We are committed to a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Flexible working is available for all roles.