“Innovation consultant” can sound like one of those job titles your granny would proudly tell her friends about – without being entirely sure what it means. If you’d like to arrive at your next family get‑together with stories about how you’re using your degree, master’s or PhD to do work that ranges from creating Olympic medal‑winning swimsuits to helping people put contact lenses in for the first time, you should consider applying for a role at Innovia Technology.

So, what is an innovation consultant?

At Innovia Technology, innovation consultants work in teams to help world leading businesses solve complex challenges.

Our clients come to us with challenges that don’t have obvious answers. Together, we explore what’s going on, what’s getting in the way, and how science, design, technology, behaviour and strategy can work together to move things forward.

It sounds simple. It often isn’t. But solving something as a team – having that moment when the pieces click and a client suddenly sees a clear way forward – is hugely rewarding. And that feeling never gets old.

HOW DO WE DO IT?

We work holistically. It might sound a bit abstract but it’s incredibly practical.

The defining characteristic of holistic innovation is the integration of different perspectives. It means that we approach challenges with a mindset where we are open, curious, and keen to work with people from different disciplines from the very start of a project to integrate all our experience and thinking together. Engineers, scientists, behavioural scientists, designers and strategists work side‑by‑side, contributing at the same time rather than passing work from one team to another.

For you, that means working in closely integrated teams to understand which questions are most valuable, prioritising work where it really counts, and testing ideas from multiple angles. It helps reduce uncertainty early, avoids the classic handover problem, and leads to better outcomes for clients – and more fulfilling work for us as Innovians.

Sounds good. What’s the catch?

Another fair question. This is work that requires you to think – every day. We’re not coasting. Our clients are global leaders in their fields, and they come to us with their most complex challenges because they expect to be challenged in return.

Working at Innovia Technology suits people who enjoy problem‑solving, who care about changing the world for good through their work, and who are comfortable explaining and defending their ideas. You’re never expected to do that alone: client meetings happen in teams, and plenty of training and support is provided.

Our clients are thoughtful, curious people. They’ll challenge our thinking – and respect what we bring to the table – which makes for strong, long‑term partnerships.

Want to know more?

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be attending university careers fairs across the UK, meeting students who are starting to think about what comes next.

These events give us the chance to talk honestly about non‑academic career paths, explain what innovation consultancy really looks like day‑to‑day, and share the skills and mindsets we look for when hiring.

If you’re open to exploring how your degree, your curiosity, and your problem‑solving skills might translate into real‑world impact, come and talk to us.

A single conversation won’t define your career. But it might be the nudge that helps you spot a path you hadn’t seen before.

Interested? View our current vacancies here.

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