Innovation Lead

The innovation team at Battersea exists to find creative, insight-driven solutions to help us be here for every dog and cat. We believe that innovation can help Battersea evolve to reach new audiences, find new ways to raise income and improve our service delivery for the dogs, cats, and their owners, who need our support.

As Innovation Lead, you’ll oversee the implementation of our new innovation strategy, leading projects which span fundraising and charitable impact. You’ll identify opportunities that align with our vision, and lead the Innovation team to gather insight, ideate, create prototypes and test solutions with audiences. You'll liaise with stakeholders at all levels to socialise innovation principles, gain support, collaborate, and develop business cases to scale the best ideas, working closely with teams to transition successful solutions into business-as-usual.

You’ll lead a team of innovation specialists, working alongside a wider team of talented digital, marketing, brand, comms, creative and insight professionals.

In return for your commitment to our cause, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include: 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year, discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes, Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources, generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution, free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year, annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all. We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Closing date: 1st May 2025 Interview date(s): 8th – 9th May 2025 (1st round); 14th – 15th May 2025 (2nd round) (TBC)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.