Innovation Business Partner

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Job Title:

Innovation Business Partner

Location:

Covent Garden (Hybrid)

BSI is continuing to expand its investment in Innovation and we are looking for an Innovation Business Partner to join our growing Innovation team.

This role will play a key part in helping future-proof BSI’s business streams through innovation, emerging technologies, and new client-focused solutions. Working closely with senior stakeholders, stream leadership teams, and BSI’s wider Innovation function, you will help identify, shape, and deliver strategic initiatives that create long-term business value.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do.

• Drive the innovation agenda across designated BSI business streams
• Identify and shape strategic innovation opportunities and future-focused initiatives
• Support the development and integration of new client-facing solutions and technologies
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Innovation, Technology, Commercial, and Leadership teams
• Support innovation projects from idea generation through to implementation and adoption
• Champion emerging technologies and continuous improvement across the business
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external technology partners
• Support innovation workshops, research activities, and business change initiatives
• Help embed innovation solutions into operational, sales, and marketing activities
• Contribute to innovation roadmaps, reporting, and strategic planning

• Experience in innovation, transformation, project/program management, technology consulting, or a related field
• Exposure to areas such as AI, Data Science, Blockchain, IoT, Automation, Agile delivery, or Design Thinking would be highly beneficial.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities
• A passion for innovation, emerging technologies, and business improvement
• Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic and evolving environments
• Confidence influencing and engaging with senior stakeholders
• A collaborative and proactive mindset with strong business acumen

Salary Range:
UK = £58,500 - £78,000

The advertised salary range reflects the level, scope and responsibilities of the role. Starting salary within that range will be determined based on experience, skills, market considerations and alignment with internal equity principles.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities,and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

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