Job Description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and confident Business Analyst to join us on a Fixed Term Contact until March 2027 to provide dedicated analytical support to the Frontier and Bridge AI programme, working with government, industry and academic partners to turn complex evidence into clear, actionable insights.

Reporting to the Head of Business Analysis, the role will support market segmentation, impact assessment, technology foresight and programme decision-making, while collaborating with project leads and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outputs against agreed milestones.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)

• Deliver business analysis activities in support of the Frontier and Bridge AI project, ensuring work is completed to agreed standards, timescales, and quality expectations.
• Provide continuity across project phases, supporting the transition from ecosystem mapping into work package-specific research and foresight activity.
• Gather, structure, analyse, and synthesise qualitative and quantitative information to support project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and project stakeholders to clarify requirements, identify dependencies, and ensure analytical outputs are aligned to delivery needs.
• Produce clear, well-structured outputs such as research summaries, insight packs, stakeholder materials, and analysis that support decision-making across the project.
• Track progress against agreed milestones and highlight risks, gaps, or resourcing pressures that could affect delivery.
• Contribute to consistent business analysis standards and ways of working within the project and wider team.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering business analysis in complex, multi-disciplinary programmes or projects
• Solid understanding of innovation processes, ecosystem dynamics / intelligence and business analysis best practices
• Required experience in market segmentation, technology assessment, and innovation foresight.
• Experience working within or with the AI ecosystem and an understanding of the sustainability aspects of AI is desirable but not essential along with Gen AI experience to enhance processes, analysis and workflow.
• Strong analytical capability, critical thinking, market/insight/commercial modelling skills, and risk aware design.
• Practical understanding of BA tools and methodologies (Excel, Power BI, GenAI productivity tools) with the ability to extract insights and present findings to stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, collaboration, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant field or qualified by experience. An advanced degree, an MBA or a recognised innovation management qualification would be advantageous.
• Comfortable and confident working on a time-bound project assignment, with a focus on delivering high-quality analysis and outputs within the programme timeline.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion commitments.

Deadline for Applications: 4th August 2026

Salary: £35,000-45,000 per annum (pro rata) subject to skills and experience

Like the sound of what we do but unsure if this is the right role for you? If you are interested in joining Digital Catapult and hearing about our latest vacancies, please email across your CV to digital-catapult@jobs.workablemail.com

Pre-Employment Background Checking Process

Due to the nature of our work across government and public sector contracts, including working with sensitive information, all applicants will need to successfully complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance process prior to starting employment.

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;
• 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 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.