Open Research & Knowledge Systems Lead

Wellcome Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wellcome Trust is seeking an Open Research Specialist to strengthen Open Research and Knowledge Systems, helping to make research knowledge more accessible and impactful. Your work will contribute to Wellcome’s mission by enabling wider access to evidence, data and research outputs that can improve health outcomes.

In addition to leading projects, you will collaborate with colleagues across Wellcome to embed Open Research principles into funding programmes, sharing expertise and developing

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex projects on time with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of open research practices and knowledge systems.
• Ability to translate evidence into strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Open Research and Knowledge Systems projects across Wellcome's priorities.
• Build insights from research, industry and funding partners to inform strategy.
• Collaborate to embed Open Research principles into funding programmes.
• Provide specialist advice on policies and digital technologies for reuse of outputs.
• Manage funding and investments supporting innovation and impact.

Skills

Project management

Open Research

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

The Wellcome Trust is seeking an Open Research Specialist to strengthen Open Research and Knowledge Systems, helping to make research knowledge more accessible and impactful. Your work will contribute to Wellcome’s mission by enabling wider access to evidence, data and research outputs that can improve health outcomes.

In addition to leading projects, you will collaborate with colleagues across Wellcome to embed Open Research principles into funding programmes, sharing expertise and developing