Global Events Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

Wellcome Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Global Events Officer to support planning and delivery of events across in-person, hybrid and virtual formats.

You will collaborate with the Global Events Manager and external partners to ensure events align with Wellcome's mission, emphasising wellbeing, safety and sustainability.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working and opportunities to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Previous experience 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 with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to travel internationally to support events.

Responsibilities

• The Global Events Officer will be working with the Global Events Manager and partners to support a portfolio of events across varying complexity.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Stakeholder communication

Travel internationally

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.

Location

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research.

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].

Recruitment of ex-offenders

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'. 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.

We offer excellent benefits and help our employees to develop in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued.