Project Officer, Data for Science and Health
2 months ago
Salary: £43,069
Closing date: Monday, 29 July 2024
Contract type: Permanent
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.
The Data for Science and Health (DSH) team is looking for a Project Officer to help manage the development and execution of projects related to digital technology which advance the strategies of Wellcome's Mental Health and / or Discovery Research strategies.
Science and health are increasingly computational disciplines: from new tools and methods in artificial intelligence, computational modelling and analysis, to policies and standards for data collection and sharing - the effective use of data and data science is central to the success of Wellcome's strategy.
We are looking for a Project Officer to join our team. You will be working with the DSH team and collaborating with our colleagues across Wellcome to implement a vision for the software and digital infrastructure needed to catalyse research in the field.
In this role you will:
- Use best practice project management tools and techniques to support delivery of multiple projects in parallel, including development, management and closure of projects
- Analyse and trouble shoot project challenges, identifying potential for optimisation and learning
- Build external and internal relationships required for project delivery, including the sourcing and management of external resource and suppliers
- Be the owner of the risk and control environment for your area and be accountable for the quality of you and your team's outputs
- Contribute to the creation and development of a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.
To be successful in this role you will have:- Some familiarity with current state of and trends in digital technologies in science and health research and practice
- Experience working in a project management environment and familiar with project management processes, practice and IT systems, and an ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Experienced in the use of project management tools and systems and an eye for detail
- Effective communicator of data and information
- Team player with ability to form effective relationships in and outside the immediate team
To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application.
Interview dates: w/c 19 August
You can view the full job description on our website
You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website
Our Hybrid Way of WorkingWe 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. We are currently working 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from our Euston Road offices (as part of our hybrid Ways of Working) with the remaining 3 days working either remotely or in the office.
From 1st September 2024 we will move to 3 days in the office (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
Diversity and Inclusion is 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. 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 .
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