Senior Manager, Funding Management Cells, Systems & Tools

Wellcome; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A global charitable foundation seeks a Senior Manager to lead a team in managing grant funding activities. The role requires strong leadership skills and significant experience in research funding mechanisms. You will collaborate closely with various departments to ensure effective grant management and continuous improvement. This position emphasizes outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities. A flexible hybrid work model is offered, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to lead a high-performing team.
• Significant experience in delivering research funding mechanisms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of up to eight Funding Managers.
• Provide expert grant management advice across Wellcome.
• Manage the full lifecycle of grant applications.

Skills

Disaster Recovery

Business Process

SQL

Active Directory

VMware

Customer Service

Information Technology

Data Integrity

Windows

Project Management

Troubleshoot

System Administration

Management System

Procedures

Hardware

Education

Degree in relevant science, humanities, social science, or public health subject

Job description

Salary : 66600

Closing date : Sunday 14 December 2025

Contract type : Permanent

Interview dates : Wednesday 7 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.

These challenges need the bold science we support but they wont be solved by science alone.

Where in Wellcome will I be working

Research Funding is responsible for the operational management, governance and support of all Wellcome's grant funding activities. This role is in the Funding Management team which delivers and manages funding schemes targeted calls, major investments and one-off applications. We work closely with colleagues in Strategic Programmes, Legal and Finance to implement funding activities. We manage the full lifecycle of grant applications from submission and review to award for Discovery Research and Data for Science and Health.

The position reports to the Associate Director of Funding Management.

What will I be doing

You will lead and develop a team of up to eight Funding Managers to deliver Wellcome's grant funding activities ensuring all aspects of grant management are completed on time and to defined standards. In addition you will act as a business partner providing expert grant management advice to Strategic Programmes and other colleagues across Wellcome.

As a Senior Manager you will :

Lead an integrated flexible and expert team of Funding Managers responsible for management of a portfolio of active grants and new applications for Wellcome funding ensuring that all aspects of grant management are carried out effectively and efficiently including due diligence, expert review, decision-making, feedback and award.

Give sound expert advice in grant management processes, practices and governance through funding schemes or closed funding calls and targeted discretionary funding to internal and external stakeholders.

Lead the implementation of grant funding activities and mechanisms through your excellent stakeholder relationships with Strategic Programmes, Finance and Legal and other business partners across Wellcome.

Actively monitor the funding demands and flexibly manage resources across your team to balance workload and ensure effective management of the grant portfolio and support of grant holders and applicants.

Use operational reports and dashboards to monitor the performance of team members ensuring grant processing is delivered according to deadlines and operational standards.

Contribute to continuous improvement of grant schemes and funding processes by identifying and implementing improvements in review and assessment processes and policies.

Is this job for me

The ideal candidate should have very strong leadership skills and demonstrate the ability to lead and develop a high‑performing team. Their leadership is demonstrated through their ability to influence others in a positive and constructive way and through their expert knowledge of funding processes and policies. Their communication skills are outstanding and they are comfortable working with people from a range of levels of seniority and funding experience. They are highly organised, able to manage a varied workload undaunted by complex tasks and bring a proactive positive attitude to the role.

Minimum Criteria

• Educated to at least degree level in a relevant science, humanities, social science or public health subject
• Significant experience in delivering research funding mechanisms
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead others and influence in a constructive manner
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to employ diverse approaches to effectively communicate complex information with clarity and precision to people across the organisation.

To apply for this role please submit an up‑to‑date CV and answer two application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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 are at the heart of everything we do

Diversity and Inclusion are 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, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long‑term conditions. Visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility or contact us at [contact].

Key Skills

• Disaster Recovery
• Business Process
• SQL
• Active Directory
• VMware
• Customer Service
• Information Technology
• Data Integrity
• Windows
• Project Management
• Troubleshoot
• System Administration
• Management System
• Procedures
• Hardware

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Required Experience : Senior Manager