Innovation Manager - Digital Jersey

Company Name:	Digital Jersey
Contract Type:	Permanent
Role Type:	Full-Time
Employment Type:	Entitled
Contact:	[email protected]
Closing Date:	Sunday 18th May 2025

Role Overview:

The Innovation Manager is responsible for driving and managing innovation initiatives, primarily focused on the design, funding, and delivery of projects and programmes for Digital Jersey and Impact Jersey. This role involves identifying innovation opportunities, developing proposals to secure funding (such as from the Government of Jersey’s Technology Accelerator Fund), and overseeing the entire lifecycle of Impact Jersey programmes from approval and mobilisation through to successful delivery. The Innovation Manager will work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders to ensure programme objectives are met and contribute to solving some of the Island’s biggest challenges through technology-led solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Project & programme delivery: Develop and manage all aspects of the project or programme lifecycle for initiatives within Digital Jersey and Impact Jersey.
Proposal development & funding: Lead the drafting and development of compelling programme proposals for Impact Jersey to access funding, specifically targeting funding sources such as the Government of Jersey’s Technology Accelerator Fund. This includes defining problems, researching solutions, and outlining delivery methodology.
Impact Jersey programme management: Take ownership of running Impact Jersey programmes, managing all steps from initial approval and mobilisation through to full delivery. This includes coordinating with internal departments and external partners, managing stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Research & design: Carry out research to understand market gaps, identify innovation opportunities, and define problems suitable for Impact Jersey programmes. Contribute to the design and testing of programme structures.
Stakeholder engagement & communication: Organise workshops and engage with industry, government, and other stakeholders to scope problems and validate programme designs. Build relationships with technology suppliers.
Problem solving: Systematically identify and resolve challenges and bottlenecks throughout the programme lifecycle, working collaboratively with internal and external teams.

Attributes, Abilities and Skills required

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to changing situations.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Confidence in facilitating workshops and presenting findings.
Good attention to detail and computer literacy skills.

Required Qualification & Experience

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical, STEM, or interdisciplinary field.
Proven experience in planning, managing, and delivering projects through their full lifecycle.
Interest in, experience, or knowledge of technological innovation.

Our benefits package includes:

Competitive Salary
Private Medical and Dental Insurance
Generous Pension contributions
30 Days Annual Leave

Please note this is not an extensive list of benefits.

If you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Sebastian Lawson – [email protected]

About Digital Jersey

Digital Jersey is the government-backed economic development agency and industry association dedicated to the growth of the digital sector. We develop strategies to help on-Island industry thrive and remove barriers for inward investors choosing Jersey as their world-leading base for digital innovation.

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Innovation Manager – Digital Jersey