Health Tech Innovation Manager (Remote)

Health Innovation Kent; Crawley, Guildford, Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex is recruiting an Innovation Manager to lead a portfolio of health technology projects and collaborations. You will work with NHS partners, industry innovators, and academic networks to identify priorities, plan delivery, and grow the regional innovation ecosystem.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on project management, requiring travel across the Kent, Surrey and Sussex geography, and a track record of delivering value through innovative

Qualifications

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Project or portfolio management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development; CPD shows self-development ethos and learning.
• Experience of supporting industry either within a company or through business support and accelerators with emphasis on business growth.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Innovation & Enterprise and Heads of Portfolio with management and delivery of industry and innovator support.
• Contribute to income generation through projects and programmes to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders including innovators, NHS and academic partners.
• Travel across Kent, Surrey and Sussex geography as required.
• Provide guidance to SMEs and innovators to access NHS opportunities and signpost support.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Business development

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex is recruiting an Innovation Manager to lead a portfolio of health technology projects and collaborations. You will work with NHS partners, industry innovators, and academic networks to identify priorities, plan delivery, and grow the regional innovation ecosystem.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on project management, requiring travel across the Kent, Surrey and Sussex geography, and a track record of delivering value through innovative