Head of innovation Work, Jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne (with Salaries)

Head of Project Delivery
Northern Gas Networks —Sunderland
- From £72,683 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Agile
- IT
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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10d
Head of Operations
Sunderland Engineering Training Association (Seta) —Washington
- £55,000 - £58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Travel
- In-person
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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3d
Head of Field Services and Workshop Operations
Siemens —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Programmable logic controllers
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
1d
Innovation Partnerships Manager
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
10d
RBC Brewin Dolphin - Head of Platform Relationships
Royal Bank of Canada —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Business development
- Communication skills
Head of Digital Economy Act Debt and Fraud Data Sharing Secretariat
Cabinet Office —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £57,204 - £68,558 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Annual leave
2d
Head of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental
OpenWorks Engineering —Prudhoe
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Travel
- Leadership
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Head of Engineering SRPS
Dräger UK & Ireland —Blyth
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
1d
Business & Innovation Senior Partner (FMS)
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- University
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
Head of Healthcare - HMP Low Newton
Spectrum Community Health CIC —Durham
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
22h
Head of Quality
TT Electronics plc —Bedlington
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Assistant Chief Officer (Finance)
Durham Constabulary —Durham
- £125,188 - £141,050 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Casual Rugby Systems Operator - Newcastle
Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI) —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £14 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
9d
Assistant Lecturer (with Mentorship)
UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE —Sunderland
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- English
- Education
- No degree
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £62,000 - £78,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Assembly
- University
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior HR MI, Systems & Analytics Analyst
Sopra Steria —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Up to £52,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Human resources
- Annual leave
Digital Content Executive
Hays Travel —Sunderland
- Organisational skills
- AI
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
IT Service Improvement Manager
Newcastle Building Society —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Enterprise Account Director
Aspire Technology Solutions —Gateshead
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
2d
QC Team Leader (Finished Products & Stability)
Piramal Enterprises —Morpeth
- Full-time
- Management
- Laboratory experience
- Organisational skills

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Head of Project Delivery

Northern Gas Networks -
Sunderland

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Job details

Full-time
From £72,683 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

ITIL Certification
Waterfall
ITIL
Certified Scrum Master
Agile
IT
Financial management
Leadership
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

Salary from £72,683 + Up to 15% Bonus
Permanent, 40 Hours Per Week
Hybrid Working – Based at our offices in Thorpe Park, Leeds or Doxford Park, Sunderland

Lead a high-impact portfolio of change and help shape how NGN delivers projects that matter

As Head of Project Delivery at Northern Gas Networks (NGN), you will lead a team responsible for delivering some of the most important change initiatives, spanning both technology and business transformation. This is an opportunity to shape how projects are delivered across the business, ensuring they are well-planned, well-governed and deliver real value.

Working closely with senior leaders, colleagues and delivery partners, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects while helping to set the direction for the 3iG roadmap. You will bring strong leadership, commercial awareness and project delivery expertise, creating an environment where teams can thrive and perform at their best.

If you enjoy leading people, driving continuous improvement and turning ambitious plans into successful outcomes, this is a role where you can make a significant impact.

A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role

In this role you will

Lead, coach and develop a team of Project Managers, supporting performance, capability and succession planning
Set consistent delivery standards across planning, reporting, RAID management, financial control and benefits tracking
Own portfolio governance, including stage gates, steering groups and data-led decision making
Provide clear executive reporting, options analysis and escalation of key risks, including cyber, regulatory and safety considerations
Partner with Commercial Services on sourcing, supplier performance and contract outcomes
Oversee service transition, ensuring projects are handed over smoothly with the right support models, documentation and ownership in place
Shape annual portfolio roadmaps and prioritisation in line with NGN strategy and regulatory milestones
Build a culture of continuous improvement, learning and psychological safety across the team

We are looking for

PRINCE2 Practitioner and ITIL Foundation qualified
Significant experience leading complex IT and business change portfolios, programmes or projects
A proven people leader with strong coaching and development skills
Strong knowledge of project governance, planning, risk and financial management
Experience delivering projects through both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Solid IT Service Management expertise, including service transition and operational support frameworks
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels
Strong commercial awareness, including supplier and contract management

Desirable - MSP, M_o_R, Certified Scrum Master or P3O qualifications, or equivalent project delivery certifications

Why join NGN?

Salary from £72,683 per annum
Annual bonus of up to 15%, recognising your contribution and performance
25 days of annual leave, plus recognised bank holidays and 2 additional half-days over the Christmas period
Occupational sick pay available after the first 2 calendar days of statutory sick pay
Generous stakeholder pension scheme, doubling your contribution, up to 10%
Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options, including discounts on UK attractions, gym memberships, restaurants, experience days, plus access to a virtual GP service
Family-friendly policies, including up to 6 weeks of paternity leave and 6 months of full pay for maternity leave (for eligible employees), plus shared parental leave and more

About NGN

We deliver gas to 2.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, Northern Cumbria, and much of Yorkshire, through a network of over 37,000km of underground pipes. Serving both major cities and rural communities, we are committed to safety, reliability, and innovation. Our values – Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious, and Happy, shape everything we do. We are proud to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, and actively support initiatives alongside our Colleague Communities (LGBTQ/Women’s/Roots & Resonance/Parents & Carers/Ability Matters) to ensure we reflect and uplift the communities we serve.

Next Steps – Simply click ‘Apply’ and upload your CV, making sure to highlight how your skills and experience align with the role. We aim to contact all applicants within one week of the closing date, with interviews expected to take place at the beginning of August. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected]

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