Job Title - Knowledge Transfer Manager (Innovation Manager) - Transport Infrastructure
Contract - Permanent
Hours - Full time (37.5 hours)
Location - Home based (UK)
Salary - £46,367 to £52,000 pa
Innovate UK Business Connect Transport Priority themes
The Transport Team at Innovate UK Business Connect have four priority areas:
1) Zero Emission Transport
Our aim is to help expedite the transition to zero emission transport, this means focusing on not only carbon emissions but non-CO2 and particulates. We will connect innovators to the right experts, services, technology and finance to develop their project. We will use insight and intelligence to inform our focus areas to build and strengthen zero emission supply chains.
2) Automation
Automation is a key enabler to reducing emissions, improving efficiencies in movements, and improving safety across the modes. We work to translate the technologies developed in the automotive industry to other modes and build the supply chains to maximise deployment commercialisation.
3) Connected Transport
Digital and physical connectivity creates a more efficient transport system. We work with businesses to help them leverage data, digital technologies and create new business models to generate a more seamless door-to-door transport system.
4) Accessible and Inclusive Transport
Everyone has the right to access transport. Disabilities impact 13.9 million people in the UK with a lack of accessible transport constituting a significant barrier to life. We work with transport operators, innovators, and disability communities to implement novel technologies, business models and services to ensure transport is accessible by all.
Purpose of the Role
Infrastructure is a key enabler to transition to zero emission transport and creating an efficient transport system that is fully accessible and inclusive to all.
The global market for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) is set to reach $57.85bn by 2032 with the UK investing £11.4mn to enable bi-directional charging alongside £200mn in zero emission HGVs. The role will require working with Innovate UK and government on the Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) and Zero Emission HGV & Infrastructure Demonstration programmes as well as defining new programmes of work against our four Transport Priority Themes to deliver tangible results. Due to the complex and underpinning nature of infrastructure, the post holder will collaborate across the Transport Team and wider Innovate UK system.
This role will require a visionary leader and self-starter able to identify solutions to deliver tangible results and operate across senior industry and government representatives to influence policy and investment decisions.
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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.
Benefits
This advert will close on Friday 25th October though some circumstances may require us to close earlier, so early application is advised.
First stage interviews to be held w/c 4th & 11th November.
Second stage interviews to be held w/c 2nd December.
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 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@iuk.ktn-uk.org.
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@iuk.ktn-uk.org.
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