Studio Associate Director: Strategy, Creative & Impact

Wellcome Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Wellcome, the global charitable foundation based in London, seeks an Associate Director, Studio to provide strategic leadership, set direction and define a compelling service offer for the Studio.

You will act as a strategic partner across the organisation, align the Studio’s work with priorities, and oversee a significant portfolio of internal delivery and external partnerships, delivering high‑quality, audience‑centred work for Wellcome and Wellcome Collection.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience shaping and delivering strategy in creative or in-house agency environments.
• Proven track record at Associate Director level with accountability for strategy, delivery and commercial performance.
• Experience improving efficiency, cost control and return on investment in commercial or contract environments.
• Experience overseeing events, design systems, content production and storytelling at scale.
• Experience managing external agencies and supplier partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Studio, setting direction and service offer.
• Align Studio work with organisational priorities and global presence.
• Oversee a portfolio of internal delivery and external partnerships.
• Deliver high-quality, audience-centred work that strengthens Wellcome’s brand and impact.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategy development

Delivery management

Commercial performance

External partnerships

Job description

Wellcome, the global charitable foundation based in London, seeks an Associate Director, Studio to provide strategic leadership, set direction and define a compelling service offer for the Studio.

You will act as a strategic partner across the organisation, align the Studio’s work with priorities, and oversee a significant portfolio of internal delivery and external partnerships, delivering high‑quality, audience‑centred work for Wellcome and Wellcome Collection.