Innovation Manager – Transport in Birmingham, West Midlands

Knowledge Transfer Manager - Transport Infrastructure

Salary: £50,267 - £55,000 per annum
Contract: 18-month fixed term
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Home based, UK - travel required

We are currently recruiting for a Knowledge Transfer Manager to support a range of transport innovation programmes, working with businesses, government and industry stakeholders to develop and deliver innovative infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of transport innovation programmes and projects.
• Build and manage relationships with senior industry, government and business stakeholders.
• Support the development and scaling of zero-emission transport solutions across road, maritime and aviation.
• Lead working groups, stakeholder sessions and programme activities.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration, business development and innovation.
• Produce presentations, reports, meeting minutes and other technical documentation.
• Monitor programme outcomes, budgets and impact.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant government policies and transport innovation strategies.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in maritime, HGVs, EV charging or another transport infrastructure environment.
• Experience working within an innovation ecosystem.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience managing/leading projects or programmes.
• Experience leading project or matrix teams.
• Knowledge of government policy, research and innovation.
• Business development and programme design experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong written skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and additional privilege days
• Pension contribution of up to 10%
• Flexible working
• Buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development opportunities

Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK. BPSS clearance will be required.