About Digital Catapult 

Digital Catapult is the UK authority on advanced digital technology. Through collaboration and innovation, we accelerate industry adoption to drive growth and opportunity across the economy.  Click here for further information on Digital Catapult and working for us.

Purpose of the role

Digital Catapult will launch a new centre in the West of England, based in Bristol. Our ambition is to consolidate a portfolio of projects, legacy and live, into a thriving, sustainable centre. This role will develop the relationships and pipeline that will translate into new projects and deliver the impact we aspire to in the region. Stakeholder management, sales experience and a collaborative can-do attitude are the integral parts of this role. 

Key responsibilities & expected deliverables 

• Successfully deliver the strategy to secure revenue, partnerships and impact
• Create and deliver a pipeline of revenue opportunities 
• Build and own local relationships- leading on accounts across the public sector, industry and academia
• Support the Centre Lead and wider team to embed Digital Catapult West into the region 
• Supporting the Innovation practise team to devise programmes that commercialise R&D
• Working with Universities to identify opportunities for collaboration
• Provide domain expertise,  insight and feedback to support projects in delivery
• Represent the Digital Catapult on projects and steering groups 
• Be an ambassador for Digital Catapult nationally 

This is a contract role until 31/03/2025

Requirements

• Regional Development : bringing knowledge of the key players, processes and mechanisms for regional growth
• Creative Industries: Understanding and awareness of the industry and the opportunities
• Proven track record of developing new relationships, building a network and contributing to the ecosystem
• Proven track record of building a pipeline and delivering revenue in excess of £500k
• Understanding and experience of advanced digital technologies: e.g. adoption, benefit to industry, challenges
• Connected and networked with relevant players in the local ecosystem

Benefits

• 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;
• 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;
• 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 2-3 days per week;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!