Innovation Project Manager

Overview

Innovation Project Manager — London - Hybrid Working (office-based on two of the three core days:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the option to work remotely in the UK or from the office for the rest of the week)

Our client represents the transmission and distribution operators in the UK and Ireland. As a not-for-profit organisation, they bring together experts across a range of areas, enabling collaboration and the sharing of best practices.

They are now looking for an Innovation Project Manager to join them on a full-time, permanent basis.

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• At least 28 days' holiday entitlement (plus public holidays, additional day off during Christmas closure, and a day off on your birthday)
• Group Personal Pension Scheme (salary exchange scheme)
• 3 x Life Assurance
• Annual BUPA Medical Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Interest-free season ticket or bike loan
• Eye test expenses
• Complimentary fruit, tea and coffee in the office
• Early finish on Fridays

This is the ideal role for a project manager to advance their portfolio of experience with a vital, innovative national non-profit.

You’ll have the chance to lead sector-wide activity and support innovation that will help the achieve Net Zero targets. What’s more, you’ll discover plenty of variety in your day-to-day activities and the chance to influence a range of work that will make a real impact on the environment.

On top of this, our client will ensure that you have everything you need to thrive and make a success of your role, from flexible working options to a superb rewards package and plenty of support.

So, if you are ready to take the next step in your PM career and play a critical role in the drive to Net Zero, they’re waiting to hear from you.

As Innovation Project Manager, you will work with organisations across the country to accelerate progress towards Net Zero networks and support wider decarbonisation efforts.

Specifically, you will manage a programme of work made up of several projects and initiatives running concurrently, supporting their delivery and outcomes by building relationships with our client’s members and national working groups to understand their needs.

Leading the organisation of innovation events, you will bring innovators together to respond to issues and support problem solving. Alongside this, you will lead the development of a whole system innovation strategy and support improvements to how our client’s members manage and govern innovation through their portal.

Additionally, you will:

• Develop and manage project plans, risks and reporting
• Manage suppliers, budgets and project costs
• Facilitate member groups to support collaboration and consensus
• Represent our client in external forums and discussions

To be considered as the Innovation Project Manager, you will need:

• An established understanding of project management methodology
• Strong drive to deliver for the benefit of stakeholders, and a collaborative approach to project delivery
• Highly organised with good attention to detail, while also being able to deliver quickly on actions
• The ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent verbal communications and presentation skills
• Excellent written communication skills for producing PM documentation, as well as contributing to industry reports and innovation governance documents.
• The ability to successfully work in a team environment and easily adapt to fast-paced and changing scenarios.
• The ability to adopt a collaborative style to develop relationships with colleagues and members
• A sound working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint in particular) and Microsoft Outlook

The closing date for this role is the 1st February 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Engagement Manager, Event Project Manager, or PM.

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