Project Officer, Infectious Disease, Wellcome TRUST

Contract Type

Permanent

1st stage – Remote/online: 23, 24 and 26 February

£46,300

Monday, 26 January 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.

Wellcome’s Infectious Disease team is dedicated to tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Infectious diseases cause millions of deaths annually, disproportionately affecting the poorest communities. Our mission is to accelerate the discovery, development and optimisation of interventions that prevent and control these diseases. We focus on two critical threats: drug‑resistant infections and diseases impacted by environmental change, such as arboviruses and waterborne illnesses.

Through partnerships, advocacy and evidence‑based action, we aim to ensure that research translates into equitable, accessible solutions for those who need them most.

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. The  has four thematic areas (Antimicrobial resistance, TB, Vector‑borne diseases and cholera) in addition to a major initiative with key partners, funders and stakeholders.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll collaborate across ‑teams (for example, Epidemics & Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Vaccines, Vector Control & Therapeutics, Product Development Partnerships, Strategy Integration, Policy and Communications) and with partners beyond Wellcome, supporting delivery across multiple projects and work streams. You will be one of four POs in the  working alongside, and this role will be line‑managed within the vaccine team, but it is a heavily matrixed role across multiple teams within  across Wellcome.

• Support delivery of projects – 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.

Experience in project management and confidence using project tools and systems are essential. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively and adapt to change are also required. 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).

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we…