Head of Innovation – Transport Tech & Partnerships

Government Recruitment Service; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: 28.97%

Annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank hols

Flexible working

Job summary

The Government Recruitment Service is looking for a Head of Innovation in Birmingham to lead and accelerate science and technology initiatives within the Department for Transport. You will manage a small team, drive grant programs, and foster cross‑sector partnerships to deliver innovative transport solutions.

This permanent, full-time role offers a Civil Service career path with a focus on policy, collaboration and delivering impact across government, industry and academia.

Responsibilities

• Manage the activities of a small team including one SEO and one science and engineering fast streamer.
• Oversee the management of the CPC Limited Grant Agreements, including evaluation of the projects delivered to date – and implement new ways of working
• Oversee the delivery of the annual TRIG proof-of-concept innovation scheme and drive its continuous improvement.
• Provide advice to teams across the Department on innovation.
• Develop and maintain central Innovation resources, guidance, and training.
• Champion innovation within the DfT and wider community. Develop and maintain a network of key innovation stakeholders, within government and wider industry.
• Lead the Transport Research and Innovation Board, Innovation Community of Practice.

Job description

The Government Recruitment Service is looking for a Head of Innovation in Birmingham to lead and accelerate science and technology initiatives within the Department for Transport. You will manage a small team, drive grant programs, and foster cross‑sector partnerships to deliver innovative transport solutions.

This permanent, full-time role offers a Civil Service career path with a focus on policy, collaboration and delivering impact across government, industry and academia.