Property Compliance Project Manager, Residential

Closing date:  Tuesday, 11 November 2026

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (End September 2026)

Interview dates: w/c 25 November

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 won't be solved by science alone.  

We are looking for a Property Compliance Project Manager to join our team on a Fixed term contract until September 2026.

Where in Wellcome will I be working?  

You will be leading the insert team within the insert department / area reporting to insert line manager job title.  

This role is part of the Investments team, and you will be working on the Residential Property Team.  This team is responsible for the South Kensington Estate which Wellcome has owned since 1995; various other residential and commercial assets in London and some farms in Cheshire.   

 What will I be doing?  

As Property Compliance Project Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the Property Team to ensure Wellcome's property portfolio is safe, compliant, and managed to the highest standards. You'll focus on building and fire safety compliance, working closely with external managing agents to ensure their delivery reflects Wellcome's values and long-term investment goals. Your work will contribute to creating safe, sustainable, and well-managed spaces, while collaborating with colleagues to uphold best practice and drive continuous improvement across the team.   

As a Property Compliance Project Manager , you will:  

• Ensure property compliance by overseeing statutory and regulatory requirements, with a strong focus on building and fire safety across Wellcome's portfolio.

• Maintain accurate compliance records and lead audits, working with external consultants to uphold safety standards and provide timely reporting to senior stakeholders.

• Manage relationships with external agents, setting clear expectations and ensuring accountability for service delivery, cost control, tenant engagement, and compliance.

• Deliver property projects, particularly those related to safety upgrades and asset improvements, managing contractors and consultants to achieve high-quality outcomes.

• Provide clear reporting and stakeholder engagement, including updates to senior teams, risk escalation, and promoting Wellcome's reputation as a responsible landlord and long-term investor.

•  Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.  

Is this job for me?   

If you're an experienced project manager with excellent organisational skills and a collaborative mindset, this role could be a great fit. You'll thrive if you can prioritise across multiple workstreams, communicate and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and bring a commercially astute approach to balancing compliance, cost, and long-term asset value—alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development in property, compliance, or project management.

 To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role. 

Minimum Criteria:  

• Excellent project management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise across multiple workstreams.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, able to influence external partners and report clearly to internal stakeholders.

• Commercially astute with an understanding of balancing compliance, cost, and long-term asset value.

• Evidence of ongoing professional development in property, compliance, or project management.

You can view the full job description on our website

You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website   

Application questions: 

• Using examples please provide evidence to demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as outlined in the job description? (Up to 500 words)

• Using short summaries please provide specific details of up to two different initiatives or projects you have been directly involved in that are relevant to this role. For each initiative or project please use up to 250 words to describe your role (e.g. team leader, team member), the purpose of the activity (i.e. its aims), and the major contributions you personally made.

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 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   

Upon a conditional offer being made, the successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (or equivalent) criminal record check to disclose any 'unspent' criminal convictions or conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The criminal record check with not show anything that is 'spent'.  

For further guidance on disclosure of criminal records please see this UK Government Guidance. You can view our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders here. You can view our Privacy Statement here. 

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