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Senior Research Manager - Mental Health Lived Experience at Wellcome Trust

Senior Research Manager - Mental Health Lived Experience

Wellcome Trust · GB

1 weeks ago

Senior Research Manager - Mental Health Lived Experience

Wellcome Trust · GB

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About the Role

The Senior Research Manager will join the Mental Health Lived Experience team, embedding lived experience expertise into the team's work, direction, and decision-making. This role involves advancing practice in mental health science and coordinating a global team of lived experience advisors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead programs to embed lived experience expertise in the Mental Health team's daily work, direction, decision-making, and funding.
  • Coordinate the work of a global team of Lived Experience advisors and consultants.
  • Contribute to the leadership, development, and delivery of the Mental Health strategy.
  • Lead scoping of interest areas and shape internal research and development projects.
  • Independently identify and manage larger projects, acting as the main point of contact for external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to funding decisions by providing scientific assessment of applications and making recommendations.
  • Maintain knowledge of the lived experience, research, and funding landscape to inform program activities.
  • Identify, establish, and maintain key relationships with Mental Health stakeholders.
  • Collaborate across departments to contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.

Requirements

  • Experience working in a field relevant to mental health with a focus on lived experience involvement.
  • Experience shaping and delivering lived experience involvement in research or science-related programs.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a fluctuating, heavy workload and competing priorities.

Skills

  • Mental health science
  • Lived experience involvement
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Stakeholder management
  • Research and development
  • Scientific assessment

Location

  • Euston Road offices

Work Type

  • Permanent
  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Senior

Salary/Compensations

  • £56,640 - £65,200

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment

About the Company

  • The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation that improves health by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.
  • Committed to spending £16bn in the ten years to 2032, funding new discoveries and addressing global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health.

Equal Opportunity

  • Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome.
  • Committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
  • Happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
  • Recruitment processes are inclusive, with adjustments available for individuals with disabilities or long-term conditions.