Senior Innovation Manager

Guardian Jobs; London; Hybrid; CAD 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization is looking for a Senior Innovation Manager for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract based in London. This role includes working in a hybrid environment, leading cross-functional teams to understand supporter needs, and developing new fundraising products. The organization promotes equality and diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. This position offers a salary of circa £58,000 per annum. Applications are accepted online only with specific dates for the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams to understand supporter needs and the needs of partners.
• Develop and launch new fundraising products that align with UNICEF UK’s strategic objectives.

Job description

Remuneration & Contract

Circa £58,000 per annum — 12 month Fixed Term Contract covering Early Moments Leave.

Overview

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done and we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

Role Summary

Senior Innovation Manager on a 12-month Fixed‑Term Contract, part home/part office (London) based.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams to understand supporter needs and the needs of partners.
• Develop and launch new fundraising products that align with UNICEF UK’s strategic objectives.

Location & Work Arrangements

Our offices are on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London. Most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We are happy to discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

Application Dates

• First stage: 12 February 2026 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
• Second stage: 18 February 2026 in person.

Equality and Diversity

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we want to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace, making employment decisions on the basis of skills, experience and the body of evidence that each candidate can bring, irrespective of age, disability, gender, religion, race or sexual orientation.

Criminal Records Check

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us, depending on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

Application Process

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for children’s rights. If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care on 0300 330 5580 during office hours. If you do not hear from us within 14 days after the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)