Innovation Unit
Careers at Innovation Unit
Innovation Unit is a not for profit, social enterprise - this means that above all else, we are an organisation that is deeply committed to making a positive, social impact in the world.
Our mission is to grow and scale the boldest and best innovations that deliver long term impact for people, address persistent inequalities and transform the systems around them.
We have fifteen years experience of doing this work with ambitious partners in local and central government, schools and hospitals, voluntary and community sector organisations, trusts and foundations.
We are proud of the impact of our projects; in recent years Living Well UK, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, has supported four areas of the UK to pioneer new solutions for community-based mental health and wellbeing that are now spreading nationally; in children’s social care, we have been the innovation partner for the Department for Education, since 2014, in their children’s social care innovation programme that has engaged every local authority in England in developing new solutions for children in or on the edge of care.
Escape's take on Innovation Unit
Innovation Unit is all about shaking things up for the better. They’re a not-for-profit social enterprise that’s been around for two decades, helping to grow people-powered innovations. Imagine a workplace where the focus is on reducing inequalities and transforming systems – that's where they shine. They're anti-racist and committed to creating a flourishing planet. With a small team spread across the UK, they support flexible working and the chance to make genuine impact. Forget the corporate grind, here you’re part of a bold vision where creativity and practical prototyping lead the way. If you're eager to tackle big issues with collaborative projects, this is the place to be.
Stats we are proud of
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5
areas of impact that represent the issues that we care about
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£3.4m
in National Lottery funding to improve mental health support
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1
Big Picture UK Charity founded to bring a proven school model from the US
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10
GM authorities supported to adapt and adopt innovations in CSC
Behind the scenes
Benefits & progressive ways of working
🌍 Flexible working
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Compressed hours
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Remote working trips
Remote working trips
🕰 Working hours & Paid time off
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Enhanced holidays
>30 day holidays
💷 Financial benefits
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Life insurance
Paid life insurance
👶 Family benefits
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Enhanced childcare payments
Enhanced childcare contribution