Strategy & Engagement Analyst

Join Digital Catapult and help shape the UK’s future in Artificial Intelligence and deep tech innovation. We’re looking for an early-career Strategy & Engagement Analyst to support strategic engagement activities across key AI projects and programmes. You’ll monitor policy and market developments, produce insight reports and briefings, and help position Digital Catapult within the wider AI ecosystem. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about technology innovation and strategic engagement. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties) 

• Support engagement with government policy teams and the wider AI ecosystem.  

• Assist in establishing and managing stakeholder advisory groups and governance processes.  

• Contribute to strategy plans, briefs, and proposals that communicate Digital Catapult’s insights.  

• Track and summarise developments in AI policy, market trends, and industry initiatives.  

• Produce concise insights and analysis to support senior leaders and programme teams.  

• Collaborate across teams to embed strategic engagement within project delivery. 

Requirements

• Previous experience in technology innovation market research and strategic engagement.  

• Demonstrable interest in deep tech trends, ideally artificial intelligence.  

• Excellent verbal and written communication and analytical skills.  

• Strong team working and collaborative approach.  

• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial with flexibility and initiative.  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and objectives to tight timescales. 

Deadline for Applications: Monday 15th December 

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. 

Benefits

• We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
• 5% performance related bonus
• 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;
• 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 heard and 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 groups and volunteering activities.