Innovation Coordinator

Innovation Coordinator Grade 2 | £40,000 - £52,000 per annum Permanent | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) | Hybrid Working Help Drive Innovation That Improves Healthcare

At UCLPartners, we are health innovation specialists. We bring together the NHS, universities, industry and communities to transform healthcare through innovation. We identify, test, evaluate and scale solutions that improve outcomes for patients, citizens and health systems. We connect expertise, forge partnerships and help deliver healthcare fit for the future.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and highly motivated Innovation Coordinator to join our Innovation Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of healthcare innovation, supporting the delivery of programmes that help bring new ideas, technologies and approaches into health and care settings. You will play a vital role in ensuring innovation projects run smoothly, stakeholders remain engaged, and teams have the information and support they need to deliver meaningful impact.

The Opportunity

Reporting to a Director of Innovation, the Innovation Coordinator will support the effective operation of UCLPartners' Innovation Unit and contribute to the successful delivery of a wide range of innovation programmes and activities.

You will work closely with colleagues across the Innovation Unit and wider UCLPartners teams, helping to coordinate processes, maintain project and portfolio information, support stakeholder engagement activities and facilitate effective programme delivery. This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional organisational skills and wants to contribute to improving healthcare through innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of innovation projects, programmes and workstreams, ensuring activities are well organised, documented and delivered effectively.
• Provide day‑to‑day project coordination, including scheduling meetings, maintaining project plans and documentation, tracking actions and supporting reporting processes.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions and innovation events, ensuring effective administration and follow‑up actions.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, reports and presentations to support programme delivery and decision‑making.
• Support portfolio tracking, performance reporting and bid coordination activities across the Innovation Unit.
• Maintain stakeholder databases, CRM systems and project records to ensure information remains accurate and accessible.
• Act as an operational point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing professional and responsive support.
• Support financial administration activities, including invoice processing, monitoring expenditure and maintaining financial records.
• Assist with innovation workshops and engagement activities, including planning, logistics, facilitation support and evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across UCLPartners, including Corporate Services teams, to support the successful delivery of innovation programmes and events.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is highly organised, detail‑oriented and passionate about supporting work that improves health and care.

You will bring:

• Experience providing administrative, project coordination or operational support in a professional environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating meetings, workshops, events or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Confidence managing information, documentation and reporting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and confidence learning and using digital systems and project management tools.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• An interest in healthcare innovation, service improvement or programme delivery.

Working at UCLPartners

At UCLPartners, we believe that exceptional people create exceptional impact. We are committed to creating a collaborative and inclusive working environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered to develop their careers. Our people work across organisational boundaries, bringing together expertise from healthcare, academia, industry and communities to create meaningful change. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative programmes that improve patient care and healthcare delivery while developing valuable skills and experience within a leading health innovation organisation.

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A supportive and collaborative culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Exposure to innovative programmes and partnerships across healthcare, academia and industry.
• The opportunity to contribute to projects that make a tangible difference to patient outcomes.
• A strong commitment to wellbeing and maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our organisational values:

Learning

We continuously learn, improve and share knowledge, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Leadership

We build strong relationships, connect people and work together to navigate complexity and deliver impact.

Ambition

We are driven by our commitment to improving health and care and creating meaningful change for the populations we serve.

Creativity

We embrace innovation, encourage new ideas and create space for fresh thinking and continuous improvement.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UCLPartners is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute their best. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities and particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within the health innovation sector. We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation, enhances creativity and innovation, and improves our ability to support the diverse populations we serve.

Our recruitment and employment practices are designed to be fair, inclusive and free from discrimination.

Application Process

Closing Date: 23rd September 2026

Interview Date: To be advised

UCLPartners is one of England's leading health innovation partnerships, bringing together NHS organisations, universities, industry and communities to improve health and healthcare through innovation, improvement and collaboration. We work across organisational boundaries to identify, test, evaluate and spread innovations that improve outcomes for patients and populations while supporting the sustainability of the health and care system. For more information about our work, values and impact, visit www.uclpartners.com.

UCLPartners is committed to safeguarding and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and expects all employees to share this commitment.