Research Managers, Climate Mitigatio

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Job summary

A leading charitable foundation is seeking a Research Manager to focus on climate health, particularly the health co-benefits of climate mitigation regarding super pollutants. The role involves managing research projects, building stakeholder partnerships, and contributing to the foundation's Climate & Health strategy. Strong expertise in climate mitigation and super pollutants is crucial. This position offers a chance to engage in meaningful work that impacts both health and the environment, contributing to strategic initiatives aligned with the foundation's mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant climate and/or health research, particularly super pollutants.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively across varied settings.
• Well-developed writing skills for synthesizing and conveying information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage funding for various research projects in climate and health.
• Lead super pollutant research initiatives and partnerships.
• Collaborate across teams to strengthen organizational understanding.

Skills

Research expertise in climate mitigation

Expertise in super pollutants

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Interview dates: 4,5 and 6 February (Remote Interview)

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.

We are looking for a Research Manager to join the climate and health team, working on the health co-benefits of climate mitigation, with a particular focus on super pollutants.

Where in Wellcome will I be working?

You will be working in the Mitigation Team, within the Climate and Health Research Programme. The Mitigation Team supports the generation of robust, relevant health evidence to drive climate mitigation that benefits the health of both people and planet. We develop and fund transdisciplinary research that is co-produced by scientists, decision-makers and affected communities. We are passionate about advancing science in order to develop and enable climate and health solutions. We work in partnership with researchers, policy makers, financial and legal decision makers, fellow philanthropies and affected communities to maximise impact. This role will focus on super pollutants, supporting the generation and use of cutting-edge science on the climate and health impacts of methane, black carbon and ozone. We welcome applicants with experience in relevant climate and/or health research, and in particular with expertise in super pollutants (specifically methane, black carbon and ozone).

What will I be doing?

In this role, you will contribute to our Climate & Health strategy by working with the Mitigation Team to identify, develop and manage funding for a variety of research projects. You will convene, fund, and disseminate learning through activities such as funding calls, research commissions, and evidence scoping contracts. You’ll lead various initiatives, including a range of super pollutant research projects and partnerships.

As a Research Manager, you will:

• Deliver impactful work by providing technical expertise across activities such as expert consultations, funding decisions, and producing reports and reviews.
• Collaborate across Wellcome to share knowledge and insights from the Climate & Health portfolio, helping to shape solutions and strengthen organisational understanding.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders by maintaining active relationships with grant holders, monitoring research progress and culture, and promoting diversity and inclusion across funded projects.
• Engage with external experts through scoping interviews, workshops, and selecting and working with advisors to ensure high-quality input into Climate & Health decision-making.
• Manage strategic initiatives, in particular our super pollutant work, by leading projects, liaising with partners, and coordinating across teams to deliver outcomes aligned with Climate & Health’s goals.
• Champion inclusive practice and accountability by fostering a diverse and collaborative culture, managing risks and budgets responsibly, and ensuring compliance with Wellcome’s policies.

Is this job for me?

If you bring research expertise from academia, industry, charity, or the funding sector, and thrive in mission-driven work characterised by collaboration, this role could be an excellent match. You’ll combine your technical expertise with your communication and organisational skills to manage projects, engage diverse stakeholders, and contribute to strategic initiatives that advance Climate & Health.

To apply for this role please submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

• Able to demonstrate a breadth of research expertise and experience in areas relevant to Climate Mitigation and/or Health, in particular super pollutants and/or air quality, through relevant work experience in academia, industry, funding agency, or charity settings.
• Experience/knowledge of universities, funders, and other relevant scientific and research organisations and communities.
• Ability to employ diverse approaches to effectively communicate complex information across varied settings and seniority levels.
• Well-developed writing skills, with the ability to synthesise information and convey key points clearly and concisely.
• Experience/knowledge of managing projects in an academic, charity, or industry setting.

Location England, United Kingdom

Work Type Full Time

Salary Salary not disclosed

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Wellcome Trust

The Wellcome Trust is one of the world’s largest global charitable foundations, dedicated to improving health for all by funding scientific research, influencing policy, and building transformative partnerships. Headquartered in London, Wellcome plans to invest £16 billion over the next decade to accelerate progress in life sciences, global health, and planetary health. Its mission focuses on three major health challenges: mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. The foundation works across borders with researchers, universities, policymakers, philanthropies, and communities to deliver solutions backed by rigorous evidence and guided by equity. Wellcome supports a wide range of research funding programmes, commissions evidence reviews, leads international collaborations, and drives climate-health innovation across research and policy ecosystems. Their Climate & Health Programme is a major strategic initiative enabling science-based action on climate mitigation and resilience, with a strong emphasis on inclusive practice, responsible funding, and measurable societal impact.

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