Senior Manager, Directed Activities

We are looking for a Senior Manager to join our Research Funding team.Research Funding is responsible for the operational management, governance, and support of all Wellcome's grant funding activities. This role sits within the Directed Funding and Planning (DFP) section which is in Research Funding. The Directed Funding & Planning team are responsible for the coordinated central planning and implementation of Directed Funding at Wellcome, specifically Discretionary Awards and Funding Calls. We provide dedicated support to Wellcome's Strategic Programmes, working collaboratively with Legal and Finance, to implement Directed Funding activities.We also manage and deliver the end-to-end grant application, review and award processes for applications in Mental Health, Climate & Health, Infectious Diseases, Equity and other teams across Wellcome. You will report to the Associate Director of Directed Funding and Planning.As a Senior Manager, you will:The ideal candidate should have very strong leaderships skills and demonstrate the ability to lead and develop a high performing team. Their leadership is demonstrated through their ability to influence others in a positive and constructive way and through their expert knowledge of funding processes and policies. Their communication skills are outstanding, and they are comfortable working with people from a range of levels of seniority and funding experience. They are highly organised, able to manage a varied workload, are undaunted by complex tasks and bring a pro-active, positive attitude to the role. 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.Significant experience of delivering research funding mechanisms Strong leadership skills - proven ability to lead others and influence in a constructive manner Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to employ diverse approaches to effectively communicate complex information with clarity and precision to people across the organisation. You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our 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.