About Digital Catapult

Digital Catapult is a deep tech innovation organisation. We help businesses grow by applying advanced technologies, partnering with government, industry, and academia to deliver solutions that benefit the UK's economy and society. With nearly 300 innovators across multiple UK regions, we tackle significant challenges through collaborative, practical innovation.

The Role

The Senior Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in the Innovation Practice, managing leading and executing complex, multi-disciplinary programmes and projects. The position involves supporting the Head of Business Analysis, delivering high-quality business analysis outcomes, and coordinating efforts across teams, without direct people management responsibilities. Successful applicants are expected to contribute to operational excellence and the ongoing development of Digital Catapult's business analysis capabilities. Postholders will run lead initiatives across a diverse variety of programme themes spanning technology innovation, ecosystem mapping, value proposition validation, commercial strategy development, pricing and financial modelling, market analysis, digital transformation, and cross-industry collaborations, reflecting the breadth of Digital Catapult's projects.

What You’ll Do

• Head up lead execution and evaluation of business analysis initiatives across assigned programmes, ensuring delivery standards, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Implement and refine business analysis methodologies, including design thinking, lean startup, systems thinking, and Market Insight Analysis as a key capability for informing project direction and strategic decision-making.
• Contribute subject matter expertise and best practice guidance to team members, supporting quality and consistency.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, facilitating seamless information flow, resource allocation, and stakeholder integration.
• Cultivate strong relationships with mid-level stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, startups, and academia.
• Deliver actionable insights across ecosystem mapping, customer segmentation, value proposition design, commercial modelling, and pricing strategy to support go-to-market planning and business growth.
• Track and report performance metrics for projects and programmes, including delivery timelines, capacity/capability, and participant satisfaction scores. Prepare regular reports for diverse internal and external stakeholders to demonstrate impact and progress.
• Proactively manage risks and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.
• Commitment to wider organisational initiatives, such as staff meetings, cross-team development programmes, and company-wide projects, as part of the postholder's developmental contribution.
• Demonstrate significant experience in delivering and managing business analysis within complex, multi-disciplinary programmes.
• Demonstrate expertise in market insight analysis, ecosystem intelligence, commercial design, and pricing validation, using analytical skills to interpret and act on market data for wider strategic impact.
• Apply advanced business analysis methodologies, support teams and optimise resource deployment.
• Show strong stakeholder engagement, reporting, interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree, MBA, or recognised innovation management qualification desirable.
• A committed and adaptable, resilient individual that can work in a cooperative and collaborative working style.
• SFIA Skills: Business intelligence (BINT) L5, Business modelling (BSMO) L5, Knowledge management (KNOW) L4, Requirements definition & management (REQM) L5, Risk management (BURM) L4, Stakeholder relationship management (RLMT) L5.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process. Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits

• We are in the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK's Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
• Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year.
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary.
• Discretionary company bonus.
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension.
• E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal.
• Life insurance 4x salary.
• Free access to EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Hybrid working with two days per week in the office, with some roles requiring more onsite presence to ensure successful delivery.
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us.
• Company social events and regular office snacks; opportunity for involvement in employee-led affinity groups and equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Deadline for Applications

Deadline for Applications: Thursday 25th September @ 5pm.