EVP and Engagement Lead

Wellcome; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A global charitable foundation seeks an EVP & Engagement Lead to shape and implement a new employee value proposition that enhances workplace culture and engagement. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR or marketing experience, a strategic mindset, and a passion for fostering inclusive workplaces. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives within a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, working in a hybrid model based in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and embedding employee engagement initiatives.
• Extensive experience in strategic HR/Marketing within complex organizations.
• Track record in cultural and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Manage cultural assessments and employee engagement strategies.
• Collaborate to create and implement the new EVP.
• Foster inclusive culture and drive employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Business Development

Project Management

Human Resources

Relationship Management

Education

Experience in strategic HR/Marketing management

Job description

Salary: 85900

Closing date: Wednesday 26 November 2025

Contract type: Permanent full-time.

Interview dates: First round w / c 15 December. Second round w / c 05 January

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 wont be solved by science alone.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) & Engagement Lead to co-create and embed our new EVP that reflects our values and drives engagement. This role will help make Wellcome the best place to work and enable a culture that contributes to our mission.

Where in Wellcome will I be working

Youll be part of setting up a new People Experience team reporting to the Head of People Experience. Youll lead initiatives that elevate our employee experience and foster a culture that empowers our people to be and do their best in delivering our mission.

What will I be doing

As the EVP & Engagement Lead youll bring cutting edge insights from other organisations and industries to take the lead in shaping and embedding Wellcomes new EVP with a strong focus on belonging and impact. Youll drive unique engagement initiatives that reflect our values and brings our culture to life. Youll also manage and influence how we assess and evolve our workplace experience to ensure that our people feel connected valued and inspired to deliver on our mission for now and the future.

Key Accountabilities

• Culture Assessment and Strategy: Manage the integrity and cadence of our employee survey and Internal Culture Audit using insights and benchmarks to shape strategies that enhance our organisational culture.
• EVP: Collaborate with the People Team and Corporate Affairs to create and embed Wellcomes new EVP ensuring inclusion across all employee experiences striving for consistent alignment and understanding.
• Employee Engagement Initiatives: Work with the People Experience Specialist to design and implement projects that foster an inclusive and high‑performing culture driving Wellcome to truly become THE best place to work.
• Cross Functional Activity: Represent the People Team on cross‑functional projects and Wellcome Committees leading initiatives that instill Wellcomes beliefs, values and behaviors thereby enhancing workplace culture and employee engagement.
• Internal Communications: Partner with Internal Communications and People Managers to ensure impactful messaging on employee experience initiatives utilising diverse communication methods with colleagues.
• Inclusive Culture Promotion: Foster an inclusive workplace by embodying Wellcomes values and promoting practices that support and enhance diversity and inclusivity.

Is this role for me

Are you a strategic and creative thinker passionate about the critical role organisational culture plays driving change and enhancing employee engagement Do you also like to dive into the real work and make great things happen We are looking for an experienced HR or marketing professional to innovate and embed new employee engagement and value proposition strategies. With your proven track record in cultural behavioural and organisational transformations you can become an integral part of our new People Experience team and enhance your career within an inclusive and purpose-driven environment. If your expertise lies in finding best practice approaches delivering high-quality culture and engagement projects and fostering cross‑functional collaboration we would love to hear from you. Join us to contribute to a globally impactful organisation and help us shape the future of our workplace culture.

How to apply

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

• Proven experience in designing, implementing and embedding employee engagement, EVP and employer branding initiatives including the subsequent development behaviour change and cultural transformation.
• Extensive experience in strategic HR / Marketing management roles ideally within purpose / target driven fast paced or complex organisations.
• Proven track record in driving cultural behavioural and organisational change to contribute to an organisations performance and strategy.

Discover more

You can view the full job description on our website.

You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our here.

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 is at the heart of everything we do

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome . 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. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long‑term visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility or contact us at .

Background Checks

Upon a conditional offer being made the successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (or equivalent) criminal record check to disclose any unspent criminal convictions or conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The criminal record check will not show anything that is spent.

For further guidance on disclosure of criminal records please see this UK Government Guidance. You can view our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders here. You can view our Privacy Statement here.

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Employee Orientation
• Public Health
• Account Management
• VersionOne
• Conflict Management
• Project Management
• Relationship Management
• Team Management
• Customer relationship management
• Human Resources
• Public Speaking

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1