Digital Catapult

Join Digital Catapult as our Head of Software Engineering and lead the charge in shaping the UK's technological future. We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our talented software engineering team, driving the technical direction and delivery of nationally significant projects. In this strategic role, you will cultivate a culture of innovation and technical excellence, steering the architecture of pioneering software solutions in areas like trusted data sharing and industrial digitalisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Provide strategic and technical leadership for the software engineering team, aligning with Digital Catapult's mission. Manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and security. Oversee the delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and high-quality standards. Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and transform strategic goals into technical realities. Demonstrable experience in providing technical leadership and strategic direction within a software engineering function. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Expertise in programming and software engineering. Experience in managing employee development and performance. A strong understanding of systems and software life cycle engineering. A background in fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and agile-first work environment. Deadline for Applications: Monday 14th July 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. 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 benefits like health cash plans, Private Medical Insurance, holiday buying, pension top-ups. 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 model with offices available 2 days per week; some roles may require more onsite presence. Investment in your ongoing learning and development. Company social events and free office snacks. We foster a vibrant culture where all voices are heard, supported by employee-led affinity groups and ongoing education on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We also enjoy social activities like football, running, climbing, and volunteering throughout the year.

Join Digital Catapult as our Head of Software Engineering and lead the charge in shaping the UK's technological future. We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our talented software engineering team, driving the technical direction and delivery of nationally significant projects. In this strategic role, you will cultivate a culture of innovation and technical excellence, steering the architecture of pioneering software solutions in areas like trusted data sharing and industrial digitalisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Provide strategic and technical leadership for the software engineering team, aligning with Digital Catapult's mission. Manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and security. Oversee the delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and high-quality standards. Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and transform strategic goals into technical realities. Demonstrable experience in providing technical leadership and strategic direction within a software engineering function. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Expertise in programming and software engineering. Experience in managing employee development and performance. A strong understanding of systems and software life cycle engineering. A background in fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and agile-first work environment. Deadline for Applications: Monday 14th July 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. 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 benefits like health cash plans, Private Medical Insurance, holiday buying, pension top-ups. 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 model with offices available 2 days per week; some roles may require more onsite presence. Investment in your ongoing learning and development. Company social events and free office snacks. We foster a vibrant culture where all voices are heard, supported by employee-led affinity groups and ongoing education on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We also enjoy social activities like football, running, climbing, and volunteering throughout the year.

Join Digital Catapult as our Head of Software Engineering and lead the charge in shaping the UK's technological future. We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our talented software engineering team, driving the technical direction and delivery of nationally significant projects. In this strategic role, you will cultivate a culture of innovation and technical excellence, steering the architecture of pioneering software solutions in areas like trusted data sharing and industrial digitalisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Provide strategic and technical leadership for the software engineering team, aligning with Digital Catapult's mission. Manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and security. Oversee the delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and high-quality standards. Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and transform strategic goals into technical realities. Demonstrable experience in providing technical leadership and strategic direction within a software engineering function. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Expertise in programming and software engineering. Experience in managing employee development and performance. A strong understanding of systems and software life cycle engineering. A background in fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and agile-first work environment. Deadline for Applications: Monday 14th July 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. 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 benefits like health cash plans, Private Medical Insurance, holiday buying, pension top-ups. 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 model with offices available 2 days per week; some roles may require more onsite presence. Investment in your ongoing learning and development. Company social events and free office snacks. We foster a vibrant culture where all voices are heard, supported by employee-led affinity groups and ongoing education on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We also enjoy social activities like football, running, climbing, and volunteering throughout the year.

Join Digital Catapult as our Head of Software Engineering and lead the charge in shaping the UK's technological future. We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our talented software engineering team, driving the technical direction and delivery of nationally significant projects. In this strategic role, you will cultivate a culture of innovation and technical excellence, steering the architecture of pioneering software solutions in areas like trusted data sharing and industrial digitalisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Provide strategic and technical leadership for the software engineering team, aligning with Digital Catapult's mission. Manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and security. Oversee the delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and high-quality standards. Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and transform strategic goals into technical realities. Demonstrable experience in providing technical leadership and strategic direction within a software engineering function. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Expertise in programming and software engineering. Experience in managing employee development and performance. A strong understanding of systems and software life cycle engineering. A background in fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and agile-first work environment. Deadline for Applications: Monday 14th July 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. 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 benefits like health cash plans, Private Medical Insurance, holiday buying, pension top-ups. 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 model with offices available 2 days per week; some roles may require more onsite presence. Investment in your ongoing learning and development. Company social events and free office snacks. We foster a vibrant culture where all voices are heard, supported by employee-led affinity groups and ongoing education on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We also enjoy social activities like football, running, climbing, and volunteering throughout the year.

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager with a focus on the defence sector. This role is critical for driving our growth strategy within the defence industry, expanding our client base, and fostering long-term relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the defence landscape including MoD and industry primes, with a desire to transfer this knowledge into a business development role. Excellent communication skills, strong networking, stakeholder management, and a passion for innovation are essential. What You'll Do (Duties): Implement Defence Sector Growth Strategies: Execute comprehensive business development plans with the Market Development Team to achieve growth targets within the defence sector. Client Acquisition: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including lead generation, prospecting, and closing deals in the defence industry. Opportunity Focus: Target low-value opportunities ( Supporting Programme Delivery: Support the acquisition of industry partners from the Commercial Team network. Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders in defence. Account Development: Support the growth of commercial accounts where appropriate. Collaboration: Work with Leadership, Markets, Sales Enablement, and Place Teams to align efforts. High-Value Opportunities: Identify and develop high-value opportunities with the Commercial Team. Pitching: Prepare and deliver pitches for Digital Catapult offerings. Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on activities, metrics, and outcomes. What We're Looking For (Experience): Significant experience in the defence sector, within the MOD or industry primes. Ability to transfer defence knowledge into a business development context. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinking with tactical execution, pipeline building, and sales closing. Established network within defence, especially MoD and primes. Self-confident, driven, results-oriented, able to work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Application Deadline: Friday 11th July Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We value diversity and aim to reflect UK society. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, minority groups, and those with varying experience levels, provided they demonstrate the requisite skills. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. Please discuss any adjustments needed for the interview process. Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer. Recognized as one of the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces and in Tech & Large Organisations categories. Disability Confident Level 1 Employer. Benefits include 25 days holiday, bank holidays, holiday between Christmas and New Year, pension, health plans, cycle schemes, discounts, life insurance, wellbeing support, enhanced parental leave, hybrid work, learning and development, social events, and more. We foster a vibrant culture where all voices are heard, with employee-led affinity groups, ongoing education on diversity, and social activities throughout the year.

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager with a focus on the defence sector. This role is critical for driving our growth strategy within the defence industry, expanding our client base, and fostering long-term relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the defence landscape including MoD and industry primes, with a desire to transfer this knowledge into a business development role. Excellent communication skills, strong networking, stakeholder management, and a passion for innovation are essential. What You'll Do (Duties): Implement Defence Sector Growth Strategies: Execute comprehensive business development plans with the Market Development Team to achieve growth targets within the defence sector. Client Acquisition: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including lead generation, prospecting, and closing deals in the defence industry. Opportunity Focus: Target low-value opportunities ( Supporting Programme Delivery: Support the acquisition of industry partners from the Commercial Team network. Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders in defence. Account Development: Support the growth of commercial accounts where appropriate. Collaboration: Work with Leadership, Markets, Sales Enablement, and Place Teams to align efforts. High-Value Opportunities: Identify and develop high-value opportunities with the Commercial Team. Pitching: Prepare and deliver pitches for Digital Catapult offerings. Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on activities, metrics, and outcomes. What We're Looking For (Experience): Significant experience in the defence sector, within the MOD or industry primes. Ability to transfer defence knowledge into a business development context. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinking with tactical execution, pipeline building, and sales closing. Established network within defence, especially MoD and primes. Self-confident, driven, results-oriented, able to work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Application Deadline: Friday 11th July Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We value diversity and aim to reflect UK society. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, minority groups, and those with varying experience levels, provided they demonstrate the requisite skills. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. Please discuss any adjustments needed for the interview process. Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer. Recognized as one of the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces and in Tech & Large Organisations categories. Disability Confident Level 1 Employer. Benefits include 25 days holiday, bank holidays, holiday between Christmas and New Year, pension, health plans, cycle schemes, discounts, life insurance, wellbeing support, enhanced parental leave, hybrid work, learning and development, social events, and more. We foster a vibrant culture where all voices are heard, with employee-led affinity groups, ongoing education on diversity, and social activities throughout the year.

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager with a focus on the defence sector. This role is critical for driving our growth strategy within the defence industry, expanding our client base, and fostering long-term relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the defence landscape including MoD and industry primes, with a desire to transfer this knowledge into a business development role. Excellent communication skills, strong networking, stakeholder management, and a passion for innovation are essential. What You'll Do (Duties): Implement Defence Sector Growth Strategies: Execute comprehensive business development plans with the Market Development Team to achieve growth targets within the defence sector. Client Acquisition: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including lead generation, prospecting, and closing deals in the defence industry. Opportunity Focus: Target low-value opportunities ( Supporting Programme Delivery: Support the acquisition of industry partners from the Commercial Team network. Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders in defence. Account Development: Support the growth of commercial accounts where appropriate. Collaboration: Work with Leadership, Markets, Sales Enablement, and Place Teams to align efforts. High-Value Opportunities: Identify and develop high-value opportunities with the Commercial Team. Pitching: Prepare and deliver pitches for Digital Catapult offerings. Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on activities, metrics, and outcomes. What We're Looking For (Experience): Significant experience in the defence sector, within the MOD or industry primes. Ability to transfer defence knowledge into a business development context. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinking with tactical execution, pipeline building, and sales closing. Established network within defence, especially MoD and primes. Self-confident, driven, results-oriented, able to work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Application Deadline: Friday 11th July Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We value diversity and aim to reflect UK society. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, minority groups, and those with varying experience levels, provided they demonstrate the requisite skills. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. Please discuss any adjustments needed for the interview process. Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer. Recognized as one of the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces and in Tech & Large Organisations categories. Disability Confident Level 1 Employer. Benefits include 25 days holiday, bank holidays, holiday between Christmas and New Year, pension, health plans, cycle schemes, discounts, life insurance, wellbeing support, enhanced parental leave, hybrid work, learning and development, social events, and more. We foster a vibrant culture where all voices are heard, with employee-led affinity groups, ongoing education on diversity, and social activities throughout the year.

We are currently recruiting for dedicated and experienced Product / Senior Product Owners to join our team. The Product / Senior Product Owners will be responsible for defining, managing, and delivering value through our deep tech products. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in product management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology and innovation. The Product / Senior Product Owner will oversee the development of products from start to finish to ensure they meet customer needs and preferences. Their main duties include determining the overall vision of products, deciding which features each product will have according to clients' preferences, and managing the entire development process. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Product Vision: Develop and communicate the product vision and roadmap to all relevant stakeholders and team members. Backlog Management: Create and prioritise a product backlog, ensuring the team is working on the highest value features. User Stories: Define user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring they are clearly understood by the Development Team. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders and customers to identify and understand their needs and translate these into product requirements. Development Oversight: Work closely with the Development and Technology Team throughout the product development process, providing clarification and direction where needed. Quality Assurance: Review and accept completed work, ensuring it meets the defined acceptance criteria and overall quality standards. Performance Monitoring: Measure and report on product performance and progress towards strategic goals. Feedback Integration: Continuously gather feedback from users and stakeholders to inform future product decisions. Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that may affect the team's ability to meet project objectives. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Experience) Proven experience as a Product / Senior Product Owner or similar role in product management. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Customer centric focus Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and work independently. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with user-centered design and research methodologies is a plus. Deadline for Applications: Friday 11th July 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 are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out more here . 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 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 benefits including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance, holiday top-up, and pension enhancements; 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 at least 2 days in the office per week, some roles may require more onsite presence; Investment in ongoing learning and development; Company social events and free office snacks! We foster a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard, supported by employee-led affinity groups and ongoing education on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We also organize social activities including sports teams and volunteering opportunities.

We are currently recruiting for dedicated and experienced Product / Senior Product Owners to join our team. The Product / Senior Product Owners will be responsible for defining, managing, and delivering value through our deep tech products. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in product management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology and innovation. The Product / Senior Product Owner will oversee the development of products from start to finish to ensure they meet customer needs and preferences. Their main duties include determining the overall vision of products, deciding which features each product will have according to clients' preferences, and managing the entire development process. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Product Vision: Develop and communicate the product vision and roadmap to all relevant stakeholders and team members. Backlog Management: Create and prioritise a product backlog, ensuring the team is working on the highest value features. User Stories: Define user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring they are clearly understood by the Development Team. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders and customers to identify and understand their needs and translate these into product requirements. Development Oversight: Work closely with the Development and Technology Team throughout the product development process, providing clarification and direction where needed. Quality Assurance: Review and accept completed work, ensuring it meets the defined acceptance criteria and overall quality standards. Performance Monitoring: Measure and report on product performance and progress towards strategic goals. Feedback Integration: Continuously gather feedback from users and stakeholders to inform future product decisions. Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that may affect the team's ability to meet project objectives. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Experience) Proven experience as a Product / Senior Product Owner or similar role in product management. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Customer centric focus Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and work independently. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with user-centered design and research methodologies is a plus. Deadline for Applications: Friday 11th July 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 are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out more here . 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 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 benefits including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance, holiday top-up, and pension enhancements; 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 at least 2 days in the office per week, some roles may require more onsite presence; Investment in ongoing learning and development; Company social events and free office snacks! We foster a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard, supported by employee-led affinity groups and ongoing education on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We also organize social activities including sports teams and volunteering opportunities.

Join Digital Catapult as Director of Technology - Creative Tech and help define and deliver cutting-edge technology research and innovation programmes. You will manage a small dynamic team of deep tech experts and collaborate with top-tier academic, industry, and government partners to advance exploitation of AI, immersive and other deep technologies for the UK creative sector. This is a leadership role that blends strategic vision, technological insight, and research excellence - in an organisation at the forefront of UK innovation, building on our existing portfolio of deep tech work in the creative sector including AI, immersive and spatial compute, advanced media production. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Define and deliver the R&D strategy and roadmap for creative technologies. Build strong stakeholder relationships and partnerships across academia, industry, and government. Manage and develop a high-performing team of tech professionals. Initiate and oversee new research, development and innovation programmes supporting the creative sector to exploit and benefit from cutting edge technology. Represent Digital Catapult in public engagements and thought leadership platforms. Drive cross-functional collaboration to aide wider RDI initiatives Requirements WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Experience) Leadership experience in deep tech research, development and innovation. Strong track record in delivering cutting-edge technology impact with partners and clients in the creative technology space. Experience of working in academic settings or with academic research communities on research, development and innovation projects in technology and creative Demonstrable understanding and experience of application of technology areas such as AI and their potential for impact. External profile and recognition as a thought leader in creative technology. Ability to develop and drive technology strategies into successful programmes working with partners in academia and industry. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and partnership building across sectors. Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary, technical teams. Deadline for Applications: Friday 11th 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 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; Discretionary Company Bonus 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.

We are currently recruiting for dedicated and experienced Product / Senior Product Owners to join our team. The Product / Senior Product Owners will be responsible for defining, managing, and delivering value through our deep tech products. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in product management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology and innovation. The Product / Senior Product Owner will oversee the development of products from start to finish to ensure they meet customer needs and preferences. Their main duties include determining the overall vision of products, deciding which features each product will have according to clients' preferences, and managing the entire development process. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Product Vision: Develop and communicate the product vision and roadmap to all relevant stakeholders and team members. Backlog Management: Create and prioritise a product backlog, ensuring the team is working on the highest value features. User Stories: Define user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring they are clearly understood by the Development Team. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders and customers to identify and understand their needs and translate these into product requirements. Development Oversight: Work closely with the Development and Technology Team throughout the product development process, providing clarification and direction where needed. Quality Assurance: Review and accept completed work, ensuring it meets the defined acceptance criteria and overall quality standards. Performance Monitoring: Measure and report on product performance and progress towards strategic goals. Feedback Integration: Continuously gather feedback from users and stakeholders to inform future product decisions. Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that may affect the team's ability to meet project objectives. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Experience) Proven experience as a Product / Senior Product Owner or similar role in product management. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Customer centric focus Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and work independently. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with user-centered design and research methodologies is a plus. Deadline for Applications: Friday 11th July 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 are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out more here . 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 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 benefits including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance, holiday top-up, and pension enhancements; 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 at least 2 days in the office per week, some roles may require more onsite presence; Investment in ongoing learning and development; Company social events and free office snacks! We foster a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard, supported by employee-led affinity groups and ongoing education on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We also organize social activities including sports teams and volunteering opportunities.

We are currently recruiting for dedicated and experienced Product / Senior Product Owners to join our team. The Product / Senior Product Owners will be responsible for defining, managing, and delivering value through our deep tech products. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in product management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology and innovation. The Product / Senior Product Owner will oversee the development of products from start to finish to ensure they meet customer needs and preferences. Their main duties include determining the overall vision of products, deciding which features each product will have according to clients' preferences, and managing the entire development process. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Product Vision: Develop and communicate the product vision and roadmap to all relevant stakeholders and team members. Backlog Management: Create and prioritise a product backlog, ensuring the team is working on the highest value features. User Stories: Define user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring they are clearly understood by the Development Team. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders and customers to identify and understand their needs and translate these into product requirements. Development Oversight: Work closely with the Development and Technology Team throughout the product development process, providing clarification and direction where needed. Quality Assurance: Review and accept completed work, ensuring it meets the defined acceptance criteria and overall quality standards. Performance Monitoring: Measure and report on product performance and progress towards strategic goals. Feedback Integration: Continuously gather feedback from users and stakeholders to inform future product decisions. Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that may affect the team's ability to meet project objectives. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Experience) Proven experience as a Product / Senior Product Owner or similar role in product management. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Customer centric focus Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and work independently. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with user-centered design and research methodologies is a plus. Deadline for Applications: Friday 11th July 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 are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out more here . 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 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 benefits including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance, holiday top-up, and pension enhancements; 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 at least 2 days in the office per week, some roles may require more onsite presence; Investment in ongoing learning and development; Company social events and free office snacks! We foster a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard, supported by employee-led affinity groups and ongoing education on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We also organize social activities including sports teams and volunteering opportunities.

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager with a focus on the defence sector. This role is critical for driving our growth strategy within the defence industry, expanding our client base, and fostering long-term relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the defence landscape including MoD and industry primes, with a desire to transfer this knowledge into a business development role. Excellent communication skills, strong networking, stakeholder management, and a passion for innovation are essential. What You'll Do (Duties): Implement Defence Sector Growth Strategies: Execute comprehensive business development plans with the Market Development Team to achieve growth targets within the defence sector. Client Acquisition: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including lead generation, prospecting, and closing deals in the defence industry. Opportunity Focus: Target low-value opportunities ( Supporting Programme Delivery: Support the acquisition of industry partners from the Commercial Team network. Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders in defence. Account Development: Support the growth of commercial accounts where appropriate. Collaboration: Work with Leadership, Markets, Sales Enablement, and Place Teams to align efforts. High-Value Opportunities: Identify and develop high-value opportunities with the Commercial Team. Pitching: Prepare and deliver pitches for Digital Catapult offerings. Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on activities, metrics, and outcomes. What We're Looking For (Experience): Significant experience in the defence sector, within the MOD or industry primes. Ability to transfer defence knowledge into a business development context. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinking with tactical execution, pipeline building, and sales closing. Established network within defence, especially MoD and primes. Self-confident, driven, results-oriented, able to work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Application Deadline: Friday 11th July Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We value diversity and aim to reflect UK society. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, minority groups, and those with varying experience levels, provided they demonstrate the requisite skills. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. Please discuss any adjustments needed for the interview process. Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer. Recognized as one of the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces and in Tech & Large Organisations categories. Disability Confident Level 1 Employer. Benefits include 25 days holiday, bank holidays, holiday between Christmas and New Year, pension, health plans, cycle schemes, discounts, life insurance, wellbeing support, enhanced parental leave, hybrid work, learning and development, social events, and more. We foster a vibrant culture where all voices are heard, with employee-led affinity groups, ongoing education on diversity, and social activities throughout the year.