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      Innovation Lead Interview

      2 Nov 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England

      Other Innovation Lead interview reviews for Innovate UK

      Innovation Lead Interview

      27 Jan 2025
      Anonymous employee
      London, England
      Accepted offer
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Innovate UK (Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England)

      Interview

      The interview process for Innovate UK’s Innovation Lead – Healthy Lives was conducted remotely with a panel of interviewers. It included a structured panel interview, a presentation segment, and a series of competency-based questions. The panel was professional and clearly defined each section of the process at the start. The presentation required focused preparation on sector-specific innovation challenges and proposed solutions, relevant to the Healthy Lives portfolio. Competency questions explored my experience in project management, developing stakeholder relationships, and leading cross-sector health innovation initiatives. Overall, the process comprehensively assessed both my strategic understanding of the sector and my ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programmes within health and life sciences. The interviewers were approachable and provided clarity on expectations throughout, making the process professional and well-structured

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      One of the main questions was: “Tell us about a time when you led the design and delivery of a complex innovation programme, working with diverse partners to achieve measurable outcomes. What was your approach and what impact did you achieve?”
      Answer question
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Innovate UK (London, England) in Sept 2023

      Interview

      Virtual Interview with panel of 3 Managers and 20 min presentation all lasting 1 hour with Q & A after the presentation. 5 Questions each with three parts looking specific responses.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Background and Expertise and Suitability to role.
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      Innovation Lead Interview

      4 July 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Innovate UK (Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England) in Mar 2020

      Interview

      Really positive two stage process. 1st was a virtual interview against a panel of three over a 45 minute time slot. The second interview was in person, with requirement to write a short sector relevant article.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      When can I start the role
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