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Head of Growth and Innovation Hub

McGregor Boyall
Posted a day ago, valid for 10 minutes
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Growth and Innovation Hub position is a permanent role based in Birmingham, requiring 40% onsite work.
  • The salary for this role is £130,290, which is non-negotiable.
  • The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in Audit & Assurance financial reporting and experience in policy development and advocacy.
  • Candidates are expected to have hands-on experience with sandbox initiatives and a robust network at the senior manager level.
  • This role is perfect for a creative thinker passionate about driving innovation in regulation and supporting economic growth.

Head of Growth and Innovation Hub - Permanent - Birmingham (hybrid) - £130k

Location: Birmingham (40% onsite)

Salary: £130,290 (non-negotiable)

We are currently working with a leading public sector regulator who is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join their team as Head of Growth and Innovation Hub.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of UK regulation and support economic growth through innovative regulatory approaches.

You will lead the transformation of the existing Audit and Assurance Sandbox into a cross-cutting hub that spans corporate reporting, sustainability, technology, and more. Acting as a regulatory enabler, you'll drive strategic innovation, policy development, and market engagement, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation and wider regulatory ecosystem.

The successful candidate will be a creative innovator, confident and established networker, with a proven track record in policy design and advocacy.

Role: Head of Growth and Innovation Hub

Salary: £130k (non-negotiable)

Location: Birmingham (2 days per week onsite)

Benefits including: 30 days annual leave, additional holiday purchase scheme, 10% pension contribution

Head of Growth and Innovation Hub Key Skills and Experience:

  • Creative thinker, highly innovative individual with a genuine passion for driving innovation and change at a company or industry level
  • A background in Audit & Assurance financial reporting / Technical audit and accounting / Regulatory industry in finance
  • Experience in policy development, design, implementation, and advocacy (ideally within a major firm, government, consultancy)
  • Previous hands-on experience with sand box initiatives
  • A varied background, can adapt to different sectors and industries
  • An exceptionally strong networker with an already established network at senior manager level with accepted external credibility
  • A passionate, engaging speaker, capable of demonstrating persuasive influence and promoting visions
  • Solid understanding of economics and the current economic field

If you're passionate about driving innovation in regulation and making a lasting impact on the UK's corporate ecosystem, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

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