Lead Innovator for Transport Technology

Government Recruitment Service; Leeds; In loco; GBP 54.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

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Pension 28.97%

Annual leave 25 days + 8 holidays

Flexible working

Descrizione del lavoro

Government Recruitment Service, in collaboration with the Department for Transport, seeks a Head of Innovation to champion science and technology addressing transport challenges. You will accelerate innovation, share best practice and advise on innovation portfolios across policy teams and external partners.

You will oversee grant programs, collaborate with Connected Places Catapult, and lead a team delivering innovative projects.

Mansioni

• 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.

Descrizione del lavoro

Government Recruitment Service, in collaboration with the Department for Transport, seeks a Head of Innovation to champion science and technology addressing transport challenges. You will accelerate innovation, share best practice and advise on innovation portfolios across policy teams and external partners.

You will oversee grant programs, collaborate with Connected Places Catapult, and lead a team delivering innovative projects.