Location: Lagan Valley Island Job Title: Head Of Innovation - Full Time, Permanent Delivering and Supporting Better Lives for All. We're on an exciting journey to improve lives, empower communities, and drive business growth - and we want you to be a part of it. We are currently seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Innovation. This is a unique opportunity for an influential senior leader to play a key role in shaping the future of a pivotal team. At the heart of our ambitious vision is a commitment to creating thriving, resilient communities and fostering economic prosperity. Together, with our partners, we aim to unlock new opportunities for everyone who lives, works, or visits our area. Each role at the Council is crucial in driving this vision, helping to make better lives for all. As the ideal candidate, innovation will be your second nature. You'll have a genuine passion for leveraging technology to drive transformative change, with a creative flair for identifying new commercial opportunities and untapped income streams. In this role, you'll oversee the Council's Programme Office, ensuring successful outcomes for cutting-edge projects aligned with our Corporate Objectives and Investment Plan. Your enthusiasm and visionary leadership will inspire those around you, while your resilience and confidence will help overcome challenges and ensure continuous improvement. We are a Council that proudly upholds the values of respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership, and equality - values we hope you share. In return, you'll enjoy a competitive salary of £67,686 to £71,189 (Full-Time Equivalent) per annum, alongside a generous 19% employer pension contribution. Ready to join us and make an impact? Dive deeper into the role by exploring the full applicant pack. Apply now on GetGot and take the first step in your new career. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council's e-recruit system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process please contact the HR&OD team at via email or telephone. Closing date: Tuesday 08 Apr 2025 16:00 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.