Innovation Lead

2 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Bamboo Crowd Full time

Innovation Lead, 8m FTC

Major UK Charity

London Area

£45 - 50k

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About the Company

One of the UK's highest profile charities, they provide support for thousands of people across the country and fund life-changing research that benefits us all.



About the Role

They are looking for an Innovation Lead to sit in a senior role within the innovation and product development team. The role will require a mixture of innovation strategy experience and the practical skills to get innovation projects out the door. The role will report into the Head of Innovation and will play a large part in fund-raising and revenue generation that drives the charities life-changing activities.


The role is an 8 month FTC maternity cover with a pressing start date.


Responsibilities include:

  • Leading and working on innovation and product development projects to drive the charity's revenue stream. This includes collaborating with the research and insights team and leading innovation sprints.
  • Delivering innovation projects on-budget and on-time; the team's currently very strategic and needs someone who can effectively execute projects.
  • Leading a small team and mentoring the junior members of the wider innovation team.
  • Collaborating closely with the marketing team, with a dotted line into the Marketing Director.
  • Acting as a cheerleader for the innovation function to the wider business.



About your Background


  • A strong background in innovation or research & insights, preferably in the charity sector.
  • Strong strategy skills but also a proven ability to effectively deliver projects to their conclusion.
  • Comfortable with agile working methods.
  • Able to travel to the London office for a hybrid working system.



Skillset


  • Innovation Management
  • Design Thinking
  • Design Sprints
  • Non-profit Fundraising
  • Research & Insights
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Management
  • Visibility & Commercialisation




We are committed to helping our clients build diverse teams and we promote & and practice inclusive recruiting. All applicants will be considered without discrimination.



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