Senior Innovation Manager

Senior Innovation Manager – Edinburgh

£78,098–£91,880, Full‑time, Hybrid work pattern (at least two days per week at an office). Flexible working options available.

Key Responsibilities

• Innovation & Insight – Maintain a pioneering perspective on emerging AI and other innovation trends, interpret market, competitor and technology developments to identify opportunities and risks, and translate insight into actionable innovation propositions aligned to strategic priorities.
• Commercial Value Creation – Develop robust, data‑driven recommendations with clear articulation of costs, benefits, risks and ROI; ensure initiatives are grounded in strong commercial logic and deliver tangible, measurable outcomes; define success metrics and track benefits realisation post‑delivery.
• Ecosystem & Partnership Development – Build and maintain strong relationships across the UK startup and innovation ecosystem, identify and onboard external partners (particularly those maximising AI‑led capabilities), and represent the organisation externally to enhance its innovation brand.
• Delivery & Execution – Lead initiatives end‑to‑end—from ideation through pilot to scaled implementation—using structured innovation approaches such as test‑and‑learn, rapid prototyping and experimentation frameworks, navigating ambiguity and unblocking issues to maintain momentum.

Leadership & Behavioural Expectations

• Acts with ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Thinking commercially, customer‑obsessed and focused on delivering value.
• Simplifies complexity and prioritises what matters.
• Adapts quickly and leads well in ambiguous environments.
• Influences senior stakeholders and guides executive decision‑making with compelling evidence and narrative.

Why Join Us?

We are shaping the future of finance with a focus on innovation, technology and inclusive culture. You will have a key role in delivering high‑impact initiatives that benefit millions of customers and drive commercial value at scale.

Essential Qualifications

• Proven understanding of emerging AI and its practical application.
• Ability to build data‑driven, financially robust business recommendations and deliver initiatives end‑to‑end.
• Strong commercial thinking with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience engaging with startups, ecosystems or external partners.

Desirable Qualifications

• Existing connections within London and UK innovation ecosystems (e.g. FinTech Scotland, accelerators, venture networks).
• Experience in financial services or regulated industries.
• Experience working with AI solutions, digital transformation or innovation programmes.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are a Disability Confident Leader and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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