Global Events Officer

wellcome; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wellcome Trust is seeking a Global Events Officer to join the Global Events Team within the Corporate Affairs/Studio Department. You will support events across the organisation, including in-person, hybrid and virtual formats, across the UK and worldwide, reporting to the Global Events Manager.

The role requires strong organisational skills, independence and the ability to travel internationally. Wellcome operates with a hybrid pattern: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, with

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Ability to work independently and communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Travel internationally to support events.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Events Manager and Organisers to plan, coordinate and run a portfolio of events from conferences to meetings and multi-day gatherings.
• Liaise with internal teams, external partners and venues to ensure events meet wellbeing, health & safety standards and sustainability goals.
• Help manage budgets, schedules and logistics for hybrid and virtual events across the UK and worldwide.

Job description

Salary: £29,280- £36,600

Closing date: Tuesday 3 November 2026

Contract type: 12 month Fixed Term contract

Interview dates: 1 stage; w/c 19 November 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 have committed to spend more than £16 billion between 2022 and 2032. We fund discovery research and take on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. We also work with researchers, governments, businesses and communities to help create the conditions for science to thrive and to turn evidence into better health.

Where in Wellcome will I be working?

You will be working in the Global Events Team within the Corporate Affairs/Studio Department, reporting to the Global Events Manager.

The Global Events team support events across the organisation that contribute to Wellcome's objectives and ambitions. To live up to the priorities expected of Wellcome all events have participant wellbeing and health & safety at their core, the events are as sustainable as possible, and we aim to create a diverse and inclusive culture for all. The team is responsible for organising in person, hybrid and virtual events; from conferences and meetings to networking workshops and multiday events, held at our office buildings, and at external venues around the UK and worldwide.

What will I be doing?

The Global Events Officer will be working in partnership with the Global Events Manager and Global Events Organisers, host areas, external event partners and suppliers to enable Wellcome to achieve its mission by supporting the team when organising a portfolio of low to high complexity events.

Minimum Criteria:

• Previous experience working in an administrative or coordination role within an office or corporate environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to demanding timelines.
• Ability to work independently while building effective working relationships and communicating confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Travel internationally to support on events

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: 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

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 condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility or contact us at [e-mail] .

Covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (subject to a Basic DBS)

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 with not show anything that is ' spent '.

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