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, 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 the 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 explicitly 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 specific 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 of Digital Catapult, such as staff meetings, cross-team development programmes, and company-wide projects, as part of the postholder’s developmental contribution.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in delivering and managing business analysis within complex, multi-disciplinary programmes .
• Demonstrated 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.
• Proven ability to apply advanced business analysis methodologies, support teams and optimise resource deployment
• Strong stakeholder engagement, reporting, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• 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 co-operative 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 .

Deadline for Applications

Deadline: Thursday 25th September @ 5pm

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.

As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, 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.

• 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 aDisability 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 to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heardand a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.

We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.

We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groupsand volunteering activities.