Research Manager, Climate Mitigation and Health Co-benefits
Salary: £53,400
Contract type: Permanent
Interview dates: 4, 5 and 6 February (Remote Interview)
Date posted: Monday, 19 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.
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 (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.
Minimum Criteria:
* 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.
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 which is 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
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 and ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long‑term condition.
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