Job Description

Applications must be submitted by;

05-06-2026

Innovation Analyst

The Innovation Analyst will provide support to the Innovation team and wider Senior Management Team.

*Please note this advert will close on the 4th of June 2026 at 23.59pm.

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Title: Innovation Analyst

Band: UKRI Band E (UKRI Ts & Cs)

Salary: £46,743 gross per annum

Reports to: Innovation Lead

Location: Field based

Contract: Permanent

Innovate UK recognises the importance of work-life balance and we will be happy to discuss any requests for flexible working arrangements.

Context:

Innovate UK is Ofgem’s delivery partner for the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund is the largest UK energy innovation fund. It was established in 2021 as a £450 million funding programme, designed to drive innovation and transformation in energy networks. From 2026, this funding is increasing by a further £500m +. Innovation is critical to ensuring networks can facilitate decarbonisation across Britain's energy system. SIF accelerates transformational whole energy system innovation to address climate change and ensure value for money for people who use and pay for networks.

For more information about the Strategic Innovation Fund visit: www.ofgem.gov.uk/sif

The role holder will operate within the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Team which sits within the newly formed Innovation As a Service Directorate.

Job Purpose:

The Innovation Analyst will provide support to the Innovation team and wider Senior Management Team. You will have a keen interest in the energy sector and enthusiasm to build capabilities in engineering, whole system thinking, energy sector digitalisation and effective policy and regulation. You will bring knowledge and experience of programme management, good written and verbal communication skills and familiarity with tools such as MS Excel, Powerpoint and Mural. You will be key in supporting the delivery of the technical aspects of the programme and the smooth running of Innovation Delivery Groups, the collaborative forums that are central to the delivery the new RIIO3 Innovation Challenges.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Support the preparation of slides and documentation for project Stage Gates and other meetings led by the Head of Innovation and Innovation Leads.
• Lead the organisation and administration of meetings, workshops and events such as Innovation Delivery Groups, Stage Gates, application decision meetings, team workshops etc. as required
• Attend meetings as required, including note/minute taking demonstrating your ability to distil information into key insights, decisions and action points from discussions.
• Support Innovation Leads with the creation of Project Insight Cards and Programme Insight Notes to disseminate learnings from across the SIF portfolio.
• Attend external events and disseminate key discussion points and learnings to the Innovation Leads.
• Build and maintain good working relationships, setting expectations and improving co-operation.
• Gather project data on costs, benefits and benefits realisation to support the work of the Impact Lead.
• Working with the wider SIF team to lead the Innovation team activities on application cycles.

This is not an exhaustive list and you might be encouraged to undertake any other duties across the wider directorate, commensurate with the Band and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the key experience and/or training.

Shortlisting criteria

(S) – Assessed at shortlisting

(I) – Assessed at interview

(S&I) – Assessed at both shortlisting and interview

Person Specification:

This position requires an organised and proactive person with great interpersonal and communication skills alongside a technical background and interest in developing expertise in the energy system. We need someone who is comfortable managing multiple priorities, happy to be flexible and can make an impact quickly.

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential –

• Degree or post-graduate qualification in a subject relevant to clean growth, energy, engineering or a related technical discipline or significant proven experience. (S)
• Experience in energy system decarbonisation, grid innovation, or network operations (S)
• Experience in report writing and presentation slides development (S&I)
• Experience in translating technical outputs into accessible insights for non-technical audiences (S&I)
• Proven track record to build effective collaborative relationship with internal and external colleagues (S&I).
• Experience in using MS Excel and MS PowerPoint (S)
• Good technical and analytical skills, capable of interpreting complex data and project outputs and identifying and summarising key points (S&I)
• Ability to prioritise a workload across multiple work streams (I)
• Excellent attention to detail, delivered consistently to a high standard (I)
• Excellent communication and self-organisation skills (I)

Competencies:

All team members demonstrate compatibility with and capability against our Core Competencies such as:

Thinking and Problem Solving – Stakeholder management – Communication skills – Influencing – Self-awareness/self-management – Strategic awareness – Working with others– Project management

Some of the above competencies will be assessed at interview stage, in addition to the criteria’s listed in the person specification.

Travel Requirements:

Field-based: There will a requirement to travel, mostly national, and there is some flexibility in this. Innovate UK staff make extensive use of telepresence tools for meetings to minimise unnecessary travel.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

Innovate UK is a diverse workforce of people. We believe that encouraging these differences and drawing the best from them will build a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, where talents are fully utilised and in which organisational goals are met. Underpinning this is a belief that it is a fundamental right for everyone to be treated equally, with fairness, respect and dignity. We will act directly and use our influence to ensure that this right is promoted and upheld; we encourage applications from all those who meet the criteria set-out in our role profiles.

Equal Opportunities:

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to employing any person who meets the criteria for our roles. When undertaking recruitment we may require applicants to undertake certain tests or assessments, some of which will be online and others may be in-person. If you have a disability, heath condition or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia then you may be entitled to support with undertaking this type of assessment exercise. Where you feel that reasonable adjustments are required to support you, we ask that you advise your recruitment point of contact in a timely fashion, providing further information. In confidence, Innovate UK will then review your application for adjustments and provide support as required.

UK Research and Innovation:

Innovate UK is partner organisation within UK Research and Innovation. If successful in securing the position, your employer will be UK Research and Innovation. More information can be found online http://www.ukri.org/

Employee Benefits:

We offer a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes 30 days’ annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege days, flexible working hours, an exceptional defined benefit pension scheme, and access to a variety of support networks and discount schemes.

Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Flexible Working:

We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants.

Pre-employment Screening:

To enable us to hire the very best people we will conduct a comprehensive pre-employment check on successful applicants as part of the recruitment process.

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider how this aligns with your personal values or beliefs. To enable us to hire the very best people we will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as a crucial part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check.

Applications must be submitted by;

05-06-2026