The Wellcome Trust is seeking an experienced Creative & Cultural Advocacy Lead to join its Corporate Affairs division in London, offering an annual salary ranging from £63,520 to £79,400.

The permanent position provides an opportunity to lead innovative advocacy programmes that combine creativity, culture, and public engagement to address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges.

Applications are open until 15 July, with interviews scheduled to begin during the week commencing 20 July.

The role follows Wellcome’s hybrid working model, requiring employees to work from its Euston Road, London offices three days each week while allowing remote work for the remaining two days.

About Wellcome Trust

The Wellcome Trust is one of the world’s largest charitable foundations dedicated to improving health through scientific research, policy leadership, advocacy, and global partnerships.

Over the next decade, Wellcome plans to invest approximately £16 billion in research and innovation to improve life, health, and wellbeing worldwide. Its strategic priorities focus on three major global challenges:

Mental Health
Infectious Disease
Climate and Health

Recognising that scientific breakthroughs alone cannot solve these complex issues, Wellcome works across multiple sectors to inspire policy change, public engagement, and international collaboration.

Role Overview

The Creative & Cultural Advocacy Lead will become part of the Creative & Cultural Advocacy Team within the Corporate Affairs department. Working across multidisciplinary teams, the successful candidate will help design and deliver advocacy initiatives that use arts, culture, and creative storytelling to build public understanding and encourage decision-makers to support Wellcome’s strategic priorities, particularly its Climate and Health programme.

The role involves collaborating with experts across communications, policy, research, partnerships, and the Wellcome Collection while building relationships with artists, cultural organisations, producers, commissioners, and creative leaders across the United Kingdom and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will lead the development and delivery of ambitious creative advocacy programmes designed to influence policy, engage communities, and strengthen public support for Wellcome’s mission.

Primary responsibilities include:

Developing innovative creative and cultural advocacy strategies.
Leading high-impact public engagement programmes.
Managing projects from planning through implementation and evaluation.
Overseeing governance, project management, budgeting, and risk management.
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams across the organisation.
Designing advocacy events and cultural experiences.
Building strategic partnerships with creative and cultural organisations.
Identifying new opportunities to expand audience engagement.
Supporting communications and policy campaigns through cultural initiatives.
Strengthening internal collaboration across departments.
Leading, mentoring, and developing team members.
Contributing to long-term strategic planning for the Creative & Cultural Advocacy Team.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Wellcome is seeking a senior professional with extensive experience in creative advocacy, cultural engagement, and strategic programme leadership.

Applicants should demonstrate:

Significant experience leading creative and cultural advocacy initiatives.
Strong understanding of innovative engagement practices, particularly within Climate and Health.
Proven ability to build public support through creative storytelling and cultural experiences.
Excellent programme and people management experience.
Experience recruiting, developing, and motivating high-performing teams.
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Confidence working with senior executives and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong partnership development capabilities across public, private, and cultural sectors.
Sound judgement in managing organisational reputation and politically sensitive issues.
Strategic thinking combined with effective operational delivery.

Cross-Sector Collaboration

The position offers extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including:

Communications specialists
Research teams
Policy experts
Partnership managers
Wellcome Collection
Senior organisational leadership
Artists and creatives
Cultural institutions
International advocacy partners

This collaborative approach supports Wellcome’s mission of using culture and creativity to inspire meaningful conversations around science, health, and global policy.

Hybrid Working Environment

Wellcome promotes flexible working while encouraging in-person collaboration.

The organisation’s hybrid working model includes:

Three office-based days each week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Two days working remotely or from the office
Modern workplace located on Euston Road in London

The approach is designed to support both employee wellbeing and collaborative innovation.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Wellcome continues to prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion across its workforce.

The organisation is committed to creating an environment where employees feel respected, valued, and able to thrive regardless of background. Flexible working arrangements are available where appropriate, and recruitment processes include reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

Salary and Benefits

The Creative & Cultural Advocacy Lead position offers:

Annual salary between £63,520 and £79,400
Permanent employment contract
Hybrid working arrangement
Professional development opportunities
Comprehensive employee benefits
Collaborative international working environment
Opportunity to contribute to globally recognised health initiatives

Application Process

Interested candidates are required to submit:

An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
Responses to two application questions demonstrating how they meet the role’s minimum requirements

Applications close on 15 July, with shortlisted candidates expected to participate in interviews beginning the week of 20 July.

Career Opportunity in Global Health Advocacy

The Creative & Cultural Advocacy Lead role presents an exceptional opportunity for experienced professionals passionate about combining creativity, public engagement, and strategic advocacy to address global health challenges.

By joining Wellcome, the successful candidate will help shape influential programmes that connect science, culture, and society while supporting international efforts to improve mental health, tackle infectious diseases, and address the growing impacts of climate change on human health.

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