About Nesta

Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society.

For years, Nesta and BIT have partnered with cities across the UK to help them tackle the most pressing urban challenges. In 2025, we will carry on with our mission and plan to bring in top talent and fresh expertise. We invite professionals with strong innovation experience to express their interest.

If you have expertise in leading teams, innovation processes, data analytics, design, or stakeholder engagement, and want to work in pioneering city administrations, please get in touch.

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

  • Engage with diverse stakeholders across city administrations, businesses, academia, and NGOs.
  • Lead or manage projects aimed at solving complex challenges.
  • Have experience in public administration and understand how the public sector works.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced working environment.
  • View challenges as opportunities for growth.
  • Energise others to find innovative solutions.

We will reach out as relevant opportunities for full-time roles arise, starting in spring 2025.

If you're interested, please provide your contact details and a link to your LinkedIn profile using this form.

Data protection and consent (GDPR): In submitting your expression of interest, you acknowledge and consent that Nesta and BIT may collect and store your information for the purpose of informing you about potential job opportunities in as well as outside of Nesta and BIT. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will ensure that your data is handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For further information, please see this privacy notice.