Science Writer

Salary: £58,400

Closing date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Contract type: Permanent

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 Science Writer to join our team.

Where in Wellcome will I be working?

You will be in the Stakeholder Communications Team within Corporate Affairs reporting to the Stakeholder Communications Lead.

The Stakeholders Communications Team oversees the planning and delivery of communications activity to support Wellcome’s vision and mission. The team includes two Science Writers who work closely with colleagues from across Wellcome to develop content for Wellcome’s Research Programmes covering Discovery Research, Climate and Health, Mental Health and Infectious Diseases.

What will I be doing?

You will be developing and delivering scientific content and thought leadership, helping Wellcome to build and maintain its reputation as a global leader in research.

As a Science Writer, you will:

1. Produce a range of technical scientific content for internal and external channels, including specialist research publications.
2. Attend events and workshops and produce reports, papers and other written documents.
3. Contribute to a thought leadership programme aligned to Wellcome’s mission, by writing articles aimed at the scientific community and other specialist audiences.
4. Provide writing support to wider Corporate Affairs on specific projects that involve a technical/specialist audience.
5. Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.

Is this job for me?

We are looking for someone who has experience of sourcing, researching, writing and editing technical scientific content. You will be able to produce a range of content including narratives, slide decks, research summaries and reports.

We are looking for somebody who has:

1. Experience of scientific or technical writing and adapting complex information into a range of outputs.
2. Experience as a writer, either as a journalist, in an agency or in-house.
3. Outstanding written communication skills, including excellent storytelling, grammar, clarity of expression, interviewing technique.
4. Ability to build rapport and to influence a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels, including senior staff.

To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application.

Interview dates: W/C 19 May 2025

You can view the full job description on our website.

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

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 jobs@wellcome.org.