Wellcome
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EquityKnowledgeManagementSeniorManager
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“Equity Knowledge Management Senior Manager at Wellcome. Skills: knowledge management, evidence synthesis, applied knowledge work, research acumen, problem-solving, mobilising evidence, decision-making, strategic design. leads, owns and delivers a diverse portfolio of knowledge, insight and synthesis activity to support the Equity Lab’s strategic agenda and unlock meaningful shifts in the research ecosystem.. developing a strategic overview of existing evidence, emerging trends, practice-based le”
Industry & Context.
problem-solving and knowledge management skills
working 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) from our Euston Road offices (as part of our hybrid Ways of Working) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office., making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
A skilled and adaptable leader, with the ability to shape and manage a strategic portfolio of evidence synthesis, insight and applied knowledge work to support evidence-informed Equity practice across Wellcome and broader research ecosystems., A credible individual with research acumen, problem-solving and knowledge management skills, and substantial experience synthesising, interpreting and mobilising evidence to support uptake, and decision-making, including for senior audiences., Ability to strategically design and deliver a portfolio of high-quality knowledge, insight and commissioned synthesis projects, including setting up contracts, managing external work, translating findings and supporting evidence uptake throughout Wellcome., research acumen, with experience synthesising and disseminating knowledge, and the ability to employ different scanning, landscaping and synthesis methodologies to produce high-quality insights., The ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable recommendations to a variety of audiences, including internal to Wellcome and externally to its partners/key stakeholders.
What You'll Do.
owns and delivers a diverse portfolio of knowledge
insight and synthesis activity to support the Equity Lab’s strategic agenda and unlock meaningful shifts in the research ecosystem.
developing a strategic overview of existing evidence
practice-based learning and knowledge gaps relating to Equity across research health
science and the workplace.
serving as a strategic thought partner across the Equity Department and wider Wellcome
helping to shape research questions
decision tools and practical frameworks that support evidence-informed Equity practice.
contributes to setting the Equity Lab’s strategic agenda
working closely with the Associate Director and senior leadership of the Department to balance a long-term
outward-looking knowledge agenda with immediate organisational evidence needs.
Drive the Lab’s strategic direction in relation to the Equity Framework and delivery via managing a portfolio of knowledge
insight and applied evidence work focused on existing evidence
emerging trends and best practice on Equity topics.
Shape and manage a diverse portfolio of horizon-scanning
scoping and knowledge synthesis activities to build a strategic overview of existing research and insights for practical application.
Own allocation and be responsible for significant research budgets up to c. £250K.
Shape and manage a diverse portfolio of horizon-scanning
scoping and quantitative
qualitative and mixed-methods evidence synthesis activities
drawing on a range of methodological approaches to build a strategic overview of research
policy and practice insights for practical application.
respond to evidence needs and facilitate knowledge transfer
delivering insights that influence strategies and inspire action across Wellcome.
Serve as a thought leader and advisor on Equity knowledge topics internally
mobilising insights in a compelling way to inform best practice programmes across Wellcome as a senior member of the Equity Lab
independently own key relationships and develop/maintain successful partnerships with senior external experts
research groups and academics to enhance the quality and uptake of equity-related evidence.
Contribute to creating an inclusive culture across the organisation through the demonstration of our values and behaviours and inclusive workplace practices.
Undertake work in accordance with Wellcome budget
values and behaviours.
Undertake any other work that may be reasonably required from time to time - adaptable to changes in role as required to deliver Wellcome’s mission.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
serve as a strategic thought partner across the Equity Department and wider Wellcome; work closely with others in the Department and wider-Wellcome to respond to evidence needs and facilitate knowledge transfer; develop/maintain successful partnerships with senior external experts, research groups and academics
Communication Scope
mobilising insights in a compelling way
Process & Methodology
managing a portfolio of knowledge, synthesis, insight and applied evidence work, managing a diverse portfolio of horizon-scanning, landscaping, scoping and knowledge synthesis activities, managing a diverse portfolio of horizon-scanning, landscaping, scoping and quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods evidence synthesis activities, setting up contracts, managing external work
Full Job Description
**Salary: £80,100** **Closing date: 29 May 2026** **Contract type: Permanent** **Interview dates: 1st stage(w/c 15 June) online/remote** Wellcome 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. We are looking for an Equity Knowledge Management Senior Manager to join our Equity Lab Team. **Where in Wellcome will I be working?** The Equity Department ensures that we engage thoughtfully with the right people at the right time, enabling and investing in the most impactful research and influencing changes in policy and practice, so that: * The people whose health has most to gain from new advances can access them with trust and be confident that they meet their needs. * Partners and communities are engaged in an equitable way, so their voices and experiences help to shape the work we support. * Research can draw on the broadest range of talent and expertise to unlock more impactful discoveries and solutions. * Our own organisation is an inclusive place to work. For the Equity Department to achieve the desired impact, Wellcome needs to keep track of available of evidence on what works, contribute to filling evidence gaps and promote the uptake of effective interventions into policy and practice. We aim to centre communities most affected and lived experience for transformative impact on our mission through high-quality evidence on what works for health equity, workplace equity, equitable research practice and equitable research ecosystems. **What is Equity Lab?** We are establishing a centre for learning and innovation to support research generation and synthesis and promote evidence uptake to improve equity within Wellcome and the research ecosystem. The Equity Lab w
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