Part Time Knowledge Transfer Manager – Accessible & Inclusive Transport (0.5 FTE)

Purpose of the role

Everyone has the right to access transport. A study by Scope found that UK businesses lose £42mn per month by not accounting for the needs of disabled travellers. A recent Transport Committee ‘Access Denied’ report found that over 34% of disabled passengers will decide to not travel on public transport more than once a week due to it being ‘too complicated’ or ‘unsafe’. The Department for Transport’s priority is to create a national integrated transport system to drive social mobility and regional connectivity that is accessible to all.

Innovate UK Business Connect aims to support government’s ambition and develop a new, complex, programme to work with innovative solution developers, transport operators seeking solutions and disability charities to enable the adoption of solutions and delivering impactful change.

The applicant must have strong leadership skills and be a self-starter with deep understanding of the barriers and enablers to creating an accessible and inclusive transport system. You will have strong inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to identify solutions to deliver impact.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the delivery of a new, complex, Accessible and Inclusive Transport (A&IT) Programme, working with various stakeholders and matrix managing a cross-sector team to enable the adoption of new solutions.
• Create and deliver the A&IT business strategy, monitoring performance and implementing any improvements.
• Take responsibility for complex and new areas, scoping out the challenge and defining activities to meet a defined outcome.
• Work with businesses and charities to ensure fit-for-purpose delivery and impact.
• Ensure a good understanding of developing policies to ensure the relevant context is maintained to support and drive effective activities.
• Work with colleagues across the Innovate UK system on any relevant programmes of work as they arise.
• Be continuously aware of the latest research and information as well as gathering and analysing insights to inform future programmes of work.
• Deliver on key business metrics agreed with the line manager, and to track progress, capturing outcomes and impact.
• Undertake reporting obligations in line with Innovate UK Business Connect goals for impact measurement.
• Lead on designing events with associated marketing, in collaboration with the Reach and Engagement Directorate.

Experience & Skills

Essential Experience

• Experience of delivering impact or driving change in the A&IT space.
• Degree educated or equivalent.
• Leadership experience in transport or charity focused on A&IT.
• Experience of government policies, research and/or innovation strategies.
• Experience in business development and programme design.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a proven ability in working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Able to produce accurate written documents in a variety of styles to a very high standard.
• Demonstrable financial expertise to provide effective management of project budgets.
• Proven ability to matrix manage /lead teams to deliver on programme objectives.
• Confident in working closely with diverse senior leaders or groups internally and externally, with an ability to persuade, influence and motivate people and teams at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and collaboration skills.
• Able to identify opportunities and design effective activities to deliver business transformation.

Skills

• Effective communicator with strong influencing skills
• Analytical
• Excellent attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of A⁢ strong personal network of stakeholders in many companies and demonstrable reputation for representing business at conferences and workshops
• Demonstrable track record of managing projects and/or programmes or teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently and build effective relationships
• Team player with good relationship building and influencing skills; enjoys working in a collaborative manner in an open, honest, and diverse environment
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively across multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders, explaining complicated matters simply
• High level of IT literacy
• A self-starter with a proactive approach

Benefits & how to apply

• This is a Grade 4 role with a salary of £48,685 to £52,000 FTE
• 28 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank and public holidays
• Enhanced Pension Plan (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wider Wallet employee benefits high street discounts scheme
• Opportunities for continuous professional development as part of our Talent & Development Programme

This advert will close on Sunday 29th June.

First stage interviews to be held w/c 7th and 14th July.

Second stage interviews to be held end of July/beginning of August.

Please apply by submitting a tailored cover letter outlining your suitability with specifics relating to the requirements of the role, and your CV outlining your experience.

Applicants must have the existing and ongoing right to work in the UK without restrictions as sponsorship for visas is not provided. Unfortunately, owing to the high number of applications received, we can only provide feedback to applicants selected for interview.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact the Recruitment Team by email to recruitment@iukbc.org.uk.

Innovate UK Business Connect strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of colour, LGBTQ+ community, women, disabled people, people of any age or family status. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to removing barriers for individuals with conditions, illnesses or disabilities and we will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, and in their future role.

If you would like to request any reasonable adjustment, for any part of the recruitment process (including application), please let us know by emailing recruitment@iukbc.org.uk.

About Innovate UK Business Connect

We connect ideas, people, and communities to drive innovation that changes lives.

Innovation is complex. The journey from idea to market is not straightforward and requires a diverse range of know-how, investment, market knowledge and research. Innovate UK Business Connect exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking – accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions.

The future holds both challenges and opportunities. We are passionate about working with innovative businesses to overcome these challenges and shape the opportunities and solutions that follow.

Our vision is to create a network of innovators so powerful its ideas will change the world.

While business is at the heart of our work, our diverse connections span government, funders, research and the third sector. This unrivalled overview and connectivity enable us to be a trusted guide through a complex global landscape of research, development, and innovation.