Chief People Officer

1 week ago

london, United Kingdom Wellcome Trust Full time

Founded in 1936, Wellcome is a politically and financially independent global charitable foundation, dedicated to supporting research to improve health, based in London, UK. It funds its work with the returns from an investment portfolio, which is managed in-house and currently stands at £37bn.

Wellcome’s vision is a healthier future for everyone, which it works to achieve through its mission of supporting science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone. Under the current strategy, Wellcome has identified three urgent health challenges facing everyone – Climate and Health, Infectious Diseases, and Mental Health – which need a different approach.

It is also deeply committed to funding and supporting open-ended, curiosity-driven research that generates new knowledge, insights and understanding about life, health and wellbeing.

Chief People Officer

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief People Officer will be a core member of the Extended Executive Group (EEG), who provide advice to the Executive Committee (ExCo). The primary purpose of the position will be to design and deliver Wellcome’s People framework to support Wellcome’s mission, and to lead on embedding Wellcome’s culture, values and behaviours across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure that Wellcome attracts, retains, develops and drives performance in the talented people who we need to deliver our mission.
  • Ensure that Wellcome’s organisational culture is optimised for delivering the mission, including improving engagement with and connection to the mission.
  • Create a high-performing organisation; deliver leadership development initiatives and develop metrics that enable both fact-based decisions on strategic people matters and indicate the effectiveness of operational teams.
  • Lead on change and transformation projects from a people perspective, harnessing the power of technology and AI to shape and enhance colleague experience and the way people work at Wellcome.
  • Act as a sounding-board, coach and confidante on people matters for the ExCo and EEG.
  • Work closely with the Executive Director Equity and EDI team to implement agreed EDI strategies across the whole organisation.
  • Participate in, influence and inform Boards, committees, internal and external stakeholders as required.
  • Ensure that processes are efficient, flexible and fit for purpose, while ensuring appropriate governance so that the People function’s activities are managed in line with Wellcome's compliance policies and risk appetite.
  • Maintain effective operational support teams (People Ops, Health and Safety), with a drive and passion for customer service.

Wellcome has ambitious goals to improve equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion which it is determined to embed across its workforce, and in the delivery of its strategy. As such, applications are actively sought from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups.

You can view the full role profile on our website.

Application Process

To apply please submit a document containing your CV and a short supporting statement.

Wellcome has appointed global search firm Egon Zehnder to support this search. Applications received by Wellcome using the apply button may be forwarded to Egon Zehnder. Due to the anticipated volume of applications for this position, only those who have been selected for further consideration will be contacted. Details of Egon Zehnder’s privacy policy can be found at .

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. The appointed candidate should be willing to travel internationally.

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

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 .

Our offices will be closed from Friday 20th December until Thursday 2nd January 2025. We will not be able to respond to emails sent to during this time and will reply to any queries on or after Thursday 2nd January 2025.

About Us

We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. Wellcome isn't just a supporter of great ideas, it's a great place to work. We offer excellent benefits and help our employees to develop in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued.

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