The Role
The Head of Innovation will lead AI, innovation, and technology initiatives to enhance Jersey's digital economy and foster responsible AI adoption.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Head of Innovation is responsible for leading the design, funding, and delivery of high‑impact innovation and technology initiatives that strengthen Jersey’s digital economy.
A core focus of the role is the practical adoption of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, helping individuals and organisations understand where AI creates real value and supporting them to apply it responsibly, safely, and effectively.
This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role combining innovation leadership, programme delivery, and ecosystem enablement.
Key Responsibilities
Innovation & AI Leadership
- Lead the development and delivery of innovation programmes with a strong emphasis on AI, data, and emerging technologies
- Translate AI concepts into practical use cases for industry, including SMEs
- Champion responsible, ethical, and human‑centred AI adoption aligned with Jersey’s values and regulatory environment
- Act as a trusted point of reference on how AI can be applied to improve productivity, services, and decision‑making
Programme & Project Delivery
- Lead and coordinate a portfolio of innovation and technology projects and programmes from concept, approval and mobilisation through to delivery and evaluation
- Ensure initiatives are outcome‑driven, well‑governed, and aligned with Digital Jersey’s strategic objectives and Impact Jersey’s programme aims
- Maintain oversight of risks, dependencies, budgets, and delivery milestones
- As required, support Impact Jersey programmes to contribute to solving Island-wide challenges through technology-led solutions
Funding & Proposal Development
- Lead the development of compelling funding proposals, business cases, and programme bids
- Secure and deploy funding for innovation, AI‑related and Impact Jersey initiatives, working closely with the Government of Jersey, Digital Jersey members and external funders
Stakeholder & Ecosystem Engagement
- Act as a senior interface with government departments, regulators, industry leaders, technology providers, and delivery partners
- Build trusted relationships that enable experimentation, collaboration, and adoption of new technologies
- Support organisations across the island to build confidence and capability in using AI and digital tools
- Organise or oversee workshops with industry, government and other stakeholders to scope problems and validate programme designs
- Build relationships with technology suppliers and delivery partners
Team & Delivery Leadership
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams, delivery partners, and contributors
- Set clear expectations around delivery quality, pace, and accountability
- Foster a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement
- Act as a visible ambassador for Digital Jersey across industry events, partnerships and digital channels.
- Build awareness of Jersey’s innovation ecosystem through LinkedIn thought leadership, programme and event promotion, and sharing organisational content.
- Support the profile of Digital Jersey by championing innovation activity, member success stories and strategic initiatives through professional networks and public engagement.
Problem Solving & Execution
- Identify barriers to innovation and adoption early and intervene pragmatically
- Balance ambition with realism, ensuring projects deliver tangible outcomes rather than activity for its own sake
Reporting & Governance
- Provide clear, concise reporting to the CEO, team, Board, Government, and other stakeholders
- Ensure appropriate governance, assurance, and evaluation mechanisms are in place
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Proven experience leading complex projects or programmes in innovation, technology, or digital environments
- Strong understanding of AI, data, and emerging technologies, with the ability to explain them clearly to non‑technical audiences
- Experience developing funding proposals, business cases, or programme bids, ideally including public-sector or grant-funded programmes
- Excellent stakeholder management skills across public and private sectors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence facilitating workshops, presenting findings and translating research into clear recommendations
Desirable
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical, STEM or interdisciplinary field
- Experience supporting organisations to adopt new technologies or ways of working
- Familiarity with public‑sector, regulatory, or quasi‑public delivery environments
- Experience working with AI use cases related to productivity, automation, data analysis, or service improvement
Personal Attributes
- Curious, pragmatic, and delivery‑focused
- Comfortable operating with ambiguity and emerging technologies
- Credible and calm with senior stakeholders
- Strong judgement and ethical awareness
- Willing to roll up sleeves and make things happen
What We Offer
- A senior role shaping how Jersey adopts and benefits from AI, emerging technologies
- High visibility, autonomy, and influence
- A mission‑driven organisation with real economic impact
- Competitive salary and benefits (dependent on experience)
Our benefits package includes:
- Private Medical and Dental Insurance
- Generous Pension contributions
- 30 Days Annual Leave
Please note this is not an extensive list of benefits.
If you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Tony Moretta - [email protected]
About
Digital Jersey is the government-backed economic development agency and industry association dedicated to the growth of the digital sector. We develop strategies to help on-Island industry thrive and remove barriers for inward investors choosing Jersey as their world-leading base for digital innovation.
Skills Required
- Proven experience leading complex projects or programmes in innovation, technology, or digital environments
- Strong understanding of AI, data, and emerging technologies
- Experience developing funding proposals, business cases, or programme bids
- Excellent stakeholder management skills across public and private sectors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence facilitating workshops and presenting findings
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The Company
What We Do
Digital Jersey is the government-backed economic development agency and industry association dedicated to the growth of the digital sector. It drives the growth of Jersey's digital industries and champions the use of technology to strengthen and expand the economy.
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