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.