Run targeted engagement initiatives, working closely with the wider Innovation team and embedding within operational areas to identify and explore opportunities with the greatest potential for transformation. Ensure any incremental improvement ideas are appropriately routed to Continuous Improvement teams.

· Create and implement tools, training programs, and resources to enable teams within operations to self-identify and prioritise ideas for innovation, thereby improving the quality and flow of transformational ideas into the innovation pipeline.

· Design and execute innovation campaigns, hackathons, and open innovation initiatives, engaging with external parties such as technology partners, universities, and non-competitive analogous organisations to generate fresh perspectives and solutions. Consolidate business challenges from Operations to feed into these engagements.

· Develop promising innovative ideas to a level that enables a clear understanding of their likely impact and create initial business cases, outlining key information required for review by the change board.

· Conduct horizon scanning of technology trends which will impact Maximus and also potentially form part of our future solutions.

· Drive a company-wide culture of innovation by actively engaging and educating employees in the idea generation process, providing recognition, feedback, and support for their contributions.

Key Contacts & Relationships:Internal • Breadth Across the business and depth from Divisional Leads to front line colleagues
External• Third party suppliers of innovation solutions• Industry consortia, regulatory bodies, and innovation hubs.• Potential to interact with Commissioners and Clients  Qualifications & Experience

· Proven experience in fostering innovation and generating ideas within an organisation.

· Experience in design thinking approach or lean start up

· Understanding of different innovation methodologies and frameworks.

· Experience in designing and facilitating workshops, training sessions, and brainstorming activities.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and engagement skills with the ability to connect with and inspire people at all levels.

· Experience in developing basic business cases or proposals for new initiatives.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.

· A passion for driving transformative change and challenging the status quo.

Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience:

· Experience in running hackathons or open innovation challenges.

· Familiarity with tools and platforms that support idea management and collaboration.

· Experience in the employability services sector or a similar domain.

· Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and how they differ from transformational innovation.

· Experience in presenting ideas and concepts to stakeholders at various levels.

Individual Competencies:

· Innovation & Creativity: A natural ability to think outside the box and inspire others to do the same.

· Engagement & Influencing Skills: Ability to connect with and motivate individuals and teams to contribute their innovative ideas.

· Facilitation Skills: Excellent ability to design and lead effective workshops and idea generation sessions.

· Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders.

· Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand the broader business context and identify ideas with the potential for significant impact.

· Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams across the organisation and with external partners.

· Proactiveness & Initiative: A self-starter who can identify opportunities and drive innovation initiatives forward

Travel Requirements - UK Travel required not expected to be more than once a week

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