Head of Creative Services and Events

Wellcome is an independent foundation. That means we can act for the long term and move quickly when it matters. Our vision is for a healthier future for everyone. 

Between 2022 and 2032, we're investing more than £16 billion to advance knowledge about life and health, apply that knowledge to urgent health challenges, and ensure its benefits are more widely shared. This is how we help create the conditions for scientific progress to improve health for more people, in more places. 

Where will I be working? 

You'll lead our in-house creative studio, bringing together expertise across design, video production, branded content and events. Working across Corporate Affairs, and the wider organisation, you'll help shape how Wellcome communicates its ideas and engages audiences around the world. You'll work closely with senior leaders, providing strategic creative direction while leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver ambitious, audience-centred work that supports Wellcome's mission and strengthens our global reputation. 

What will I be doing? 

You'll set the creative direction across our design, video, content and events portfolio, ensuring every output is strategically focused, creatively excellent and aligned with our brand. You'll lead integrated campaigns and flagship events, oversee external agencies and production partners, and coach a high-performing multidisciplinary team. As a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, you'll help shape briefs, challenge constructively and ensure creative work delivers meaningful organisational impact. 

Is this job for me? 

We're looking for an experienced creative leader who has successfully led multidisciplinary teams. You'll be equally comfortable setting creative strategy and providing hands-on direction, with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders in a complex organisation. You'll combine exceptional creative judgement with commercial awareness, thrive in collaborative environments and be passionate about using creativity to communicate ideas, build reputation and create memorable audience experiences. 

How to apply 
To apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV and answer the application question to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.  

Minimum Criteria: 

• Significant senior creative leadership experience spanning design, video production, branded content and events. 

• Proven experience leading, developing and inspiring multidisciplinary creative teams while maintaining exceptionally high creative standards. 

• Demonstrable success influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships across complex organisations. 

• Experience delivering integrated creative campaigns and high-profile events from strategic concept through to successful delivery. 

• Strong understanding of brand strategy, storytelling and audience-centred creative, with experience managing agencies, budgets and complex creative programmes. 

You can view the full Job Description on our website  

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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 [email protected].    

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