Policy Adviser, Infectious Disease

Salary: £51,600 - £64,500 Closing date:  Sunday, 11 October 2026 Contract type: Permanent Interview dates: 1st stage (26, 27and 30 November) online/Remote; 2nd stage: face to face 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 committed to spend £16bn in the ten years to 2032, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.   You will be working in the Policy team, which sits within Wellcome’s wider Policy & Partnerships division and works across Wellcome’s strategic priorities to influence policy, shape evidence-based solutions, and build partnerships that help improve health. The team works closely with governments, researchers, civil society, Corporate Affairs, and Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships colleagues to drive change on some of the world’s most pressing health challenges.    We are looking for a Policy Adviser to join our team, working initially in support of our Infectious Diseases policy work   Where in Wellcome will I be working?     This post will be based in the global health policy team, working on infectious diseases. This team works to maximise the impact of Wellcome's Infectious Disease strategy through policy development, advocacy and partnership-building. Working alongside Wellcome's Infectious Disease research teams, our work is focused on creating the right policy environment for   research and development (R&D) into new vaccines and therapeutics for major infectious disease challenges, and for these to reach the communities in Africa and South and South East Asia that need them most. This will help ensure that the innovations Wellcome supports can deliver real-world health impact   What will I be doing?     Lead and deliver policy projects that support Wellcome’s strategic priorities, taking ownership of significant workstreams from planning through to delivery. Conduct analysis, develop evidence-based recommendations, and produce high-quality briefings, reports and policy products that help shape decision-making and influence change. Work collaboratively with colleagues across Policy, Government Relations, Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Affairs to deliver effective advocacy, engagement and communications strategies. Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, policymakers and subject matter experts to strengthen collaboration and maximise the impact of Wellcome’s work and funding. Represent Wellcome in internal and external forums, sharing expertise, influencing discussions and contributing to the organisation’s reputation as a trusted voice in health and research policy. Contribute to a high-performing and inclusive team culture by supporting colleagues, managing risks and resources effectively, and helping deliver…