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Policy Adviser, Mental Health

Wellcome Trust · Posted Nov 12, 2026

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Contract · Mid
£52K–£65K per year

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As a Policy Adviser in our Mental Health team, you’ll shape key areas of policy work to help advance Wellcome’s mental health goals. You’ll analyse evidence, develop recommendations and work with partners and decision-makers to influence the policies and environments needed to create meaningful change in mental health.

Compensation

Salary (Pro rated): £30,960 - £38,700; (Full time: £51,600 - £64,500)

Responsibilities

Delivery key elements of policy projects, developing ideas, project plans and resources to deliver Wellcome’s policy and influencing goals.
Deliver high-quality policy analysis and recommendations, turning evidence into compelling arguments, briefings and other policy products.
Develop and deliver advocacy and communications activity with colleagues across Wellcome to build support for Mental Health policy priorities.
Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and partners, representing Wellcome in senior internal and external forums and establishing credibility in your areas of expertise.
Manage policy projects effectively, taking ownership of delivery, risks, budgets and the quality of outputs to ensure work is delivered to a high standard.

Skills

Mental health policy experience Policy analysis Evidence-based recommendations

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