Innovation Technical Lead

Edinburgh College; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburgh College is recruiting an Innovation Technical Lead to join the Business Development Team. You will manage and deliver income growth from innovation projects in collaboration with commercial clients, driving digital transformation and applied innovation across the college.

You will help businesses develop digital products, prototypes and other technology-based solutions, guiding end-to-end delivery of websites, CRM, mobile apps and automation tools, while building strong relationships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing projects and building commercial client relationships.
• Strong blend of hands-on technical/IT development skills with ability to translate business needs into digital solutions.
• Ability to lead end-to-end delivery of digital projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects such as websites, CRM systems, mobile apps, games and workflow automation tools.
• Translate client requirements into practical digital solutions.
• Manage income growth opportunities from Innovation Projects in partnership with commercial clients.
• Act as the college’s technical expert for innovation-focused collaborations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Programming

Web Development

App development

Job description

This is an exciting new opportunity to join the Business Development Team as an Innovation Technical Lead. The purpose of this role is to manage, deliver and maximise income growth opportunities from Innovation Projects in partnership with commercial clients, supporting Innovation as a sustainable alternative funding stream for the college.

The Innovation Technical Lead will have a strong focus on helping businesses to develop digital products, prototypes, and other technology-based solutions to address business issues and challenges, including creating new, or improving and enhancing existing, processes, procedures or products.

The postholder will work directly with clients to understand their issues and challenges, translate requirements into practical digital solutions, and lead the end‑to‑end delivery of projects such as websites, CRM systems, mobile applications, games, workflow automation tools, and other bespoke developments. They will act as the college’s technical expert for innovation‑focused collaborations, ensuring high‑quality outcomes that support business growth, digital transformation, and applied innovation.

To be successful in this role you will need to have a strong blend of hands‑on technical / IT development skills with the ability to help businesses develop innovative and practical solutions to their business challenges and issues. Experience of managing projects, building commercial relationships with clients, and managing the needs and expectations of multiple internal and external stakeholders will be vital to your success.

• Project Management Skills
• Strong Communication and Presentation Skills
• Programming
• Web Development
• App development

There is currently no fixed working pattern for this role. The working pattern will be agreed between the successful candidate and the line manager, taking into account the needs of the role and the service.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people living with a disability, care‑experienced individuals and Armed Forces veterans. If you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for interview.

Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Note for Internal Applicants - appointment into this role may be considered on a secondment basis. Prior agreement from your line manager is essential.

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 12th October 2026