Innovation Coordinator

We're seeking an Innovation Coordinator to join our project teams in Belfast. You'll work cross-functionally to support key partnerships, leading small to medium projects and assisting with larger initiatives. This dynamic role involves analysing business processes, creating feasibility studies and readiness toolkits, improving operations, and managing stakeholder relationships. We're looking for someone with a passion for technology, who is proactive, adaptable, and ready to drive digital transformation

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)

• Supporting the planning and delivery of Innovation Services and Programmes at Digital Catapult. Responsibilities will include event planning; research and sourcing of speakers, subject-matter experts, and start-ups; workshops, meetups, Communities of Practices, invitation management; event delivery; preparation of briefing documents and presentation slides, workshop facilitation and post-event packs 
• Working on a variety of projects and events across technologies and industries that engage start-ups and scaleups with larger industry players and research organisations 
• Working with internal and external experts and stakeholders to support the delivery of workshops at the cutting edge of technology innovation, across a variety of advanced digital technology themes (IoT, 5G, AR/VR, AI, Blockchain, Quantum) and industry sectors (in particular manufacturing and creative) 
• Communication with a focus on startups and SMEs and some level of correspondence with funders, sponsors and project partners

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Experience)

• Proven experience in being involved in large externally facing projects
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and applying them to manage project delivery.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, including communicating effectively with diverse internal and external partners.
• Knowledge of innovation methodologies and industry experience is highly desirable
• Ability to handle complex and competing workloads while driving collaborative outcomes in fast-changing settings.
• Experience in facilitation and accelerators is highly desirable.

Deadline for Applications: Monday 2nd December 2024

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 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 1-3 days per week;
• 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 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;
• 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.