Innovation Lead

halma· Fortress Interlocks Limited
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📍 Fortress WolverhamptonFull time

About this role

Innovation Lead

Wolverhampton, UK (WV4 6FB) | Hybrid – flexible working | Permanent, Full-time £75,000 – £90,000 per annum + Strong benefits + Car allowance

About the Opportunity

Fortress Safety is looking for an Innovation Lead to drive sustainable, profitable growth by turning unmet customer needs and emerging technology into real commercial opportunities. Reporting to the Innovation Director, you'll shape ideas from early exploration through to validation, working across the business and with external partners to keep Fortress ahead in an evolving industrial landscape. This is a chance to build something that genuinely shapes where the business goes next.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead the identification, development and prioritisation of innovation opportunities aligned to Fortress strategy and market needs

  • Own and manage the innovation pipeline, progressing concepts from early exploration through to validated handover into Product, Engineering or other delivery teams

  • Work closely with R&D, Engineering, Product Management and Safety Services to explore feasibility, risk and value of new ideas

  • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, competitor activity and customer insight to inform opportunity identification

  • Facilitate ideation sessions, workshops and structured problem-solving activities across the business

  • Engage with customers, partners and external bodies to validate concepts and understand emerging needs

  • Support licensing, partnership and acquisition-related innovation activity where appropriate

  • Explore adjacent-market and platform innovation, not just incremental product development

  • Translate emerging technology trends into practical, value-led opportunities

What You'll Bring

  • A degree in Engineering, Product, Innovation, Business, or equivalent experience gained through relevant roles

  • Demonstrated experience working in innovation, R&D, product development, or a technically led commercial environment

  • Strong understanding of structured innovation approaches, applied pragmatically in a business context

  • Commercial awareness, with the ability to assess viability, value and risk alongside technical feasibility

  • Confidence engaging with engineering and technical teams, with the ability to challenge and influence constructively

  • A proven ability to work cross-functionally and progress initiatives without formal authority

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability in ambiguous environments

Nice to Have

  • Experience as a Controls Engineer or in a related technical discipline

What We Offer

  • 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

  • Option to work a 9-Day fortnight (compressed hours)

  • Employer pension contribution of up to 10.5%

  • Company bonus scheme

  • Annual Halma share vesting scheme

  • Airport parking discounts

  • Eyecare support

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Long service recognition

  • Life assurance cover

About Fortress Safety

Since 1977, Fortress Safety has been the expert in machinery safety and interlocking, protecting people and equipment in hazardous environments worldwide from our Wolverhampton HQ, with operations across the USA, Europe, Australia, China and India. We're proud to be part of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 company with over 8,000 colleagues across 50+ businesses globally, all united by a purpose to build a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

Inclusion & Accommodations

At Fortress, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues, and if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Where is the Innovation Lead position at halma located?
This Innovation Lead role at halma is based in Fortress Wolverhampton. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Innovation Lead role at halma full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Innovation Lead role in the Fortress Interlocks Limited department at halma.
Which team or department does the Innovation Lead at halma belong to?
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When was the Innovation Lead job at halma posted?
This Innovation Lead position at halma was posted on Aug 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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