Senior / Innovation Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated technology accelerator focused on safety and risk in industrial sectors as an Innovation Manager. You'll lead innovative projects, engage with clients, and work collaboratively to drive impactful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years' experience in innovation, consultancy, or programme delivery.
• Strong project and programme management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver innovation projects from end to end.
• Engage with clients and translate needs into actionable workstreams.
• Design and run collaborative sessions like ideation workshops.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Facilitation

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Education

Experience in Innovation

Experience in Consultancy

Experience in Programme Delivery

Tools

Innovation Project Management Tools

Job description

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Safetytech Accelerator (STA) is the first fully dedicated technology accelerator focused on safety and risk in industrial sectors.

Our mission is to make the world safer, more resilient and sustainable by accelerating the adoption of technologies in safety critical industries and infrastructure. Safetytech Accelerator’s services include strategic technology and innovation advisory, corporate accelerators and innovation programmes, and membership-based cross-industry programmes.

Since 2021, Safetytech Accelerator has operated as an independent business within the Lloyd’s Register Group, generating multi-million-pound revenue while partnering with over 60 global corporations. We have launched several high-profile initiatives, including Methane Abatement in Maritime, the Cargo Fire and Loss Innovation Initiative, and the world’s first Industrial Safetytech Regulatory Sandbox.

Read more about STA and about our innovation programmes on our website:

https://safetytechaccelerator.org/

About the role

We are now seeking an Innovation Manager to join our growing start-up team and support the STA day to day business activities.

The position is full time as a 12 month FTC with the opportunity to go permanent.

This is a unique opportunity to get involved with an exciting technology and innovation venture and be a part of, as well as learn from, a talented and growing team, all whilst making a real difference by working for a non-profit with a purpose.

This is a role for a confident, enthusiastic and capable innovation professional who brings a mix of project leadership, creative thinking and people skills. You’ll be a key part of helping shape and deliver innovation projects with global clients, startups, and partners.

Examples of projects you may work on include:

One of our largest Innovation Initiatives is called Methane Abatement in Maritime (MAMII). This multi-client project aims at mitigating methane emissions, coming from LNG-fuelled ships, hence contributing to the decarbonisation of maritime shipping. We are addressing this key industry challenge in a collaborative way through technology acceleration, thought leadership and technology trials.

The Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) X Lab helps businesses pilot and validate emerging safety technologies in real-world environments, ensuring they align with industry needs before investment. Working with clients such as Heathrow, this programme has just launched and is at an exciting stage of being scaled up and delivering the 1st challenge with Heathrow.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and delivering innovation projects – Shape, plan, and manage accelerator and innovation programmes from end to end, working with our multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful outcomes
• Client engagement – Participate in meetings, help shape project direction, and translate client needs into practical, actionable workstreams
• Facilitation and co-creation – Design and run collaborative sessions such as ideation workshops, innovation sprints, and stakeholder events
• Pilot and trial delivery – Lead or support the design and delivery of technology pilots and trials, chairing regular check-ins with clients and startups, and ensuring insights are captured and shared
• Content and insight – Develop clear, compelling written outputs including reports, presentations, and briefings that communicate the value and outcomes of our work
• Team collaboration and delivery – Help create a strong and positive team culture. Coordinate across work packages, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure high-quality delivery
• Stakeholder and project management – Engage with clients, startups, and partners; support steering groups, internal reviews, and contingency planning as needed
• Knowledge management – Ensure documentation and insights are properly recorded and stored (e.g., in SharePoint) to support learning and future delivery

Requirements

• A minimum of 5–6 years’ experience in innovation, consultancy, or programme delivery, ideally in tech-focused or startup environments
• A solid understanding of technology, innovation, or digital transformation – you don’t need to be technical, but you’re confident in tech-led conversations and emerging trends
• Strong project and programme management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams calmly and effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to simplify complex ideas and engage a range of audiences
• Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills, with experience leading workshops, design sprints, or collaborative sessions
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset – you’re energised by helping others succeed and working towards shared goals
• A self-starter attitude – organised, efficient, and comfortable working in fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environments
• Strong analytical thinking and prioritisation skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Experience working in innovation programmes, accelerators, venture studios, or directly with startups
• Knowledge of safety-critical sectors such as maritime, energy, transport, or manufacturing – particularly in the context of innovation or decarbonisation,
• Familiarity with innovation project management tools, methodologies, or setting up delivery processes
• Willingness to travel occasionally to attend events or meet with partners and stakeholders