Strategic Innovation Partner

The British Standards Institution (BSI); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Health insurance

Pension plan with company contribution

Car allowance (dependent on role)

Life insurance

Income protection

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Paid parental leave

Adoption leave

Compassionate leave

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Job summary

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is looking for an Innovation Business Partner to shape and deliver strategic initiatives across the Innovation team. You will work with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and drive client-focused solutions.

In a fast-paced environment, you’ll champion emerging technologies, support workshops and manage projects from ideation to adoption while aligning with the broader strategy and roadmap.

Qualifications

• Experience in innovation, transformation, project or program management.
• Exposure to AI, Data Science, Blockchain, IoT, Automation or Design Thinking is beneficial.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the innovation agenda across designated BSI business streams.
• Identify and shape strategic innovation opportunities and future-focused initiatives.
• Support the development and integration of new client-facing solutions and technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Innovation, Technology, Commercial, and Leadership teams.
• Support innovation projects from idea generation through to implementation and adoption.
• Champion emerging technologies and continuous improvement across the business.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external technology partners.
• Support innovation workshops, research activities, and business change initiatives.
• Help embed innovation solutions into operational, sales, and marketing activities.
• Contribute to innovation roadmaps, reporting, and strategic planning.

Skills

Innovation management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Technology consulting

Agile delivery

Job description

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is looking for an Innovation Business Partner to shape and deliver strategic initiatives across the Innovation team. You will work with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and drive client-focused solutions.

In a fast-paced environment, you’ll champion emerging technologies, support workshops and manage projects from ideation to adoption while aligning with the broader strategy and roadmap.