Head of Innovation (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Head of Innovation

📍 Warrington (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
💰 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?

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

What You'll Be Doing

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

💡 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

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

⚙️ 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

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

What You'll Get

🌴 26 days holiday (rising to 30) + bank holidays
📈 Performance-related bonus (up to 20%)
🚗 £5,000 car allowance
📊 Competitive pension & benefits package
🏥 Healthcare & wellbeing support
💪 Flexible benefits and lifestyle discounts
👶 Enhanced parental leave
📚 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.

👉 Apply now and be part of something transformative
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed