Innovation Lab Specialist

Innovation Lab Specialist

  • Service line:
    Business Services Team
  • Business unit:
    Innovation & Transformation
  • Office:
    Birmingham
  • Role type:
    Full-time

Innovation Lab Specialist (5619)

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we growbelong and impact.

About the team

The Innovation Team in the UK is dedicated to shaping a future-focused firm where innovation is part of everything we do. At the heart of our team is client-centred design which aligns to our local and global focus on our client experience. This is then powered by data, and cutting edge technologies to deliver transformative outcomes. We anticipate and respond to the evolving needs of our clients with confidence and precision working as closely as possible to collaborate on their needs. Together, we are building a firm that thrives on innovation, ensuring sustainable growth and leadership in a rapidly changing world.

About the role

This role sits at the centre of our Innovation Lab in Birmingham, where you'll help deliver and manage a wide range of activities that showcase the firm's most forward‑thinking work. You'll collaborate with teams across all Service Lines, support client engagements, run internal sessions, and contribute to the development and governance of our Innovation Lab offerings. Your work will involve bringing design thinking, ideation, and creative problem‑solving into real client conversations, while also helping to strengthen our internal and external innovation networks.

You'll have the chance to explore emerging technologies, build relationships with strategic vendors and academic partners, and stay connected with colleagues in London, across the UK, and within our global Innovation Hubs through our virtual Lab environment. Although based in Birmingham, you'll play a key role in leading and supporting innovation events across multiple UK offices, with the city acting as a central hub for this activity.

What we are looking for

We're looking for someone who is energised by new technology, curious about emerging tools, and eager to experiment with fresh ideas. You'll bring a genuine interest in people, taking the time to listen, understand, and support both colleagues and clients. Confidence with digital collaboration platforms—such as Miro or similar whiteboarding tools—is important, as you'll often help bring concepts to life in both in‑person and virtual environments. You should feel comfortable in client‑facing situations, enjoy collaborative problem‑solving, and be able to build trusted, positive relationships.

Clear and confident communication is essential, whether you're presenting, writing, or facilitating group discussions. You'll need to stay calm and adaptable when things change, finding practical solutions and managing priorities effectively. Experience in facilitating workshops or group sessions is beneficial, though not essential—support and coaching will be available if you're still developing these skills. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients.  We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team


 
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Location
Birmingham
3 Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B3 3AX
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James Hardcastle

+44 7790 886857

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Benefits

Annual Leave +
Charitable Giving
Dental Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits
Virtual GP
Cycle to Work
Gym Discounts
Life Assurance
Pension
Flexible Benefits +
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