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Head of Innovation (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Salary

Β£90,000-100,000 , per year , inc benefits

Location

Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Job type

Permanent, Full time

Sector

Strategy & consulting

Job ref

X3-1285910

Job posted

Posted 2 hours ago

Head of Innovation

πŸ“ Warrington (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
πŸ’° Competitive Salary + £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Exceptional Benefits

Shape the Future. Lead Innovation at Scale.

Are you ready to lead innovation that transforms critical infrastructure and services at scale?

The organisation I am representing is entering a major transformation period and innovation will be central to how they deliver smarter, more sustainable, and more efficient services. They are looking for a visionary Head of Innovation to drive forward-thinking strategies, unlock emerging technologies, and deliver real impact.

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity to influence strategy, shape long-term investment decisions, and lead innovation across a complex, highly regulated environment.

Why Join?

βœ… Play a key role in large-scale transformation and innovation programmes
βœ… Work with cutting-edge technologies (AI, digital twins, data & analytics)
βœ… Influence strategic investment and long-term business direction
βœ… Hybrid working with strong work-life balance
βœ… Inclusive, forward-thinking culture that supports growth and experimentation

What You’ll Be Doing

πŸš€ Set the Innovation Strategy
Define and deliver a clear innovation roadmap aligned to long-term business goals

πŸ’‘ Turn Ideas into Impact
Translate bold ideas into practical, scalable solutions that drive efficiency and performance

🀝 Build Strategic Partnerships
Collaborate with startups, academia, and industry partners to accelerate innovation

πŸ“Š Manage the Innovation Portfolio
Oversee a pipeline of initiatives from early-stage concepts through to scaled delivery

βš™οΈ Drive Digital & Data Transformation
Leverage AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to improve decision-making and operations

🌱 Embed a Culture of Innovation
Champion experimentation, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration

 

What they are looking for

βœ” Proven experience leading innovation or transformation strategy in complex organisations
βœ” Strong commercial acumen with the ability to build compelling business cases
βœ” Experience working in regulated or asset-heavy environments (desirable, not essential)
βœ” Exposure to emerging technologies (AI, data, digital solutions)
βœ” Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at exec level
βœ” Passion for innovation, sustainability, and driving meaningful change

What You’ll Get

🌴 26 days holiday (rising to 30) + bank holidays
πŸ“ˆ Performance-related bonus (up to 20%)
πŸš— £5,000 car allowance
πŸ“Š Competitive pension & benefits package
πŸ₯ Healthcare & wellbeing support
πŸ’ͺ Flexible benefits and lifestyle discounts
πŸ‘Ά Enhanced parental leave
πŸ“š Ongoing development and career progression opportunities

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape innovation at scale and drive tangible change, we’d love to hear from you.

πŸ‘‰ Apply now and be part of something transformative.

 

Apply now

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