Innovation Manager

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Innovation Manager The closing date is 01 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The role of Innovation Manager is to support complex change by bringing energy, expertise, and empathy to bear in the development, execution, and management of innovation projects. The role primarily supports project delivery, drawing on skills and practices relating to problem definition, scoping and planning, research and analysis, project management, and reflecting and learning . The role also includes active participation in the development and culture of Imperial College Health Partners (ICHP) as an organisation, sharing responsibility for making ICHP a great place to work. Please note that we will be closing the advert after the maximum number of applications have been received, so please apply as early as possible if interested. Main duties of the job The post-holder will work on several (e.g. two-to-three) external projects at one time. This will include a mixture of shorter-term projects (of circa six to twelve weeks), and projects within longer term programmes of activity (circa twelve months). The post-holder is responsible for shaping and overseeing the delivery of projects (including coordinating research, analysis, and materials production) , working with significant self-direction; and for providing support to successfully manage the completion of the project to time and within the allocated resources. About us ICHP is a partnership organisation bringing together healthcare providers and universities across North West London. We work collaboratively across our health and research ecosystem in NWL and with industry partners to deliver innovation in practice. Our goals: Health: a healthier population, enabled by a systematic focus on prevention, detection and treatment of disease Growth: a vibrant UK economy driven by a productive population and thriving healthcare and life sciences industry Service: a sustainable health and care service that delivers high quality care for all citizens Our priorities: Create: cultivate the best conditions for the end-to-end testing and scaling of innovation Advance: data-driven change, harnessing our capabilities and assets across the lifecycle Sustain: support our members with the problems of today, enabling an NHS Fit for the Future Shape: the future of health through investments in advanced technologies and funding models We deliver our goals and priorities through our core portfolios (missions) and our plus work (fee for service). Core Portfolios: Cardiorenal Metabolic Disease Obesity Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Innovator Support Patient safety Plus services: Real World Evidence Evaluation Qualitative Insights Service Transformation Details Date posted 20 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum incl. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 289-CR-194 Job locations Hybrid (physical location: Ferguson House, 15 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5JD) 15 Marylebone Road London NW1 5JD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities General expectations You will be working across a complex set of relationships, challenges, and innovations to contribute to service transformation. You will be able to think laterally, build strong trusted rel