Innovation Manager - London, United Kingdom - United Living

    United Living
    United Living London, United Kingdom

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    United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK.

    We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future.

    Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society.

    United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future:

    Property Services – We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods.

    From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients.


    Infrastructure Services – Our team of infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical energy and water infrastructure, for the UK's largest network owners and operators.

    The work we do supports the requirement for effective solutions to address the UK's decarbonisation goals, and our processes minimise environmental and carbon impacts, whilst ensuring the safe and reliable operation of assets.


    New Homes - As experienced and specialist new build housing contractors, we create homes and regenerate areas with communities in mind.

    We work collaboratively with registered partners, local authorities, and private developers to provide high quality, energy efficient, and sustainable homes for people to live and grow.


    Connected - We connect people through fixed-line and wireless telecom infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and access to information for all.

    At United Living, we have one of the largest specialist in-house teams for project management, acquisition, design, construction, and maintenance in the UK.

    Job Description


    Purpose:


    The Innovation Manager will be working with all parts of the business so could be based from any of our offices in England.

    As part of the Innovation & Decarbonisation team, provide the United Living Property Services business with a robust service including:

    Oversight of the United Living Group's new innovation strategy and processes coordination and of all innovation ideas through the "Cultivate" portal
    Collaboration across all United Living businesses to implement successful innovation projects, to communicate success and to ensure innovation ideas are embedded throughout the Group
    Build a strong network within the innovation sector and to form partnerships with appropriate external parties
    Maintaining up to date knowledge with regulatory, political, economic and social sustainability challenges that are faced by our industry

    Specific responsibilities:
    Responsibility for overseeing the successful development and implementation of approved innovation ideas.
    Regular reporting to the Innovation & Decarbonisation on the performance of specific projects / activities.
    Assist the Innovation & Decarbonisation Director in the formulation of new strategies and new services.
    Provide day to day support to the Innovation Champion network.

    Prepare relevant reports to effectively assess the performance of the UL Group Innovation strategy and make appropriate recommendations to improve the process where necessary.

    Develop and implement relevant programmes to ensure innovation ideas & projects are developed and implemented on time.
    Engage with key innovation partners to support the effective development and implementation of projects.
    Liaise and assist the Bid Team in the production of SQ and tender submissions.
    Be adaptable to overcome a variety of queries / problems, escalating to the line manager as necessary.
    Assist with the development of marketing collateral to ensure effective communication of the "Cultivate" programme and successful innovations.
    Prepared to work in various geographical areas and attend other site locations across the UK.

    To liaise with all staff, clients, consultants and residents in a professional manner, maintaining and developing professional relationships with the Client to help future business development.

    Conduct activities in line with UL Group Health & Safety procedures, to protect your safety and others around you.

    We are committed to providing an environment where our people can thrive, and you will receive ongoing training and support throughout your career at United Living, in addition to a competitive salary and benefits package.

    If you are an experienced Innovation Manager looking for a permanent opportunity within a leading property services business, apply today for immediate interview.

    Qualifications


    Desirables attributes:
    Hold or working towards a formal qualification related to Innovation Strategies & Processes
    Experienced in the coordination of innovation ideas through to implementation
    Existing network of innovative partners
    Excellent analytical skills. Ability to review detail quickly and accurately from numerous documents.
    Ability to liaise with external organisations working to strict deadlines.
    Be able to work within a fast-paced changing environment.
    Be an effective communicator, data driven and excellent at collaboration to achieve desired outcomes.
    Flexible, self-motivated, passionate and reliable.

    Additional Information

    If you are an Innovation Manager seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we are offering:

    Competitive salary and benefits package
    Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company's growth
    Immediate interview for qualified candidates


    How to Apply:


    If you're ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration.

    Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation


    As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support.

    We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable

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