Business Analysis Associate

Digital Catapult; Belfast, Bristol, Gateshead, London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Analysis Associate to support key innovation projects. This entry-level position provides an opportunity to develop analytical skills through hands-on experience, contributing to business analysis practices and engaging with various stakeholders. We are looking for candidates with a degree in a relevant field and a strong interest in business analysis methodologies.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Double-matched pension up to 10%

Discretionary company bonus

E-Vehicle Scheme

Life insurance 4x salary

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Investment in learning and development

Company social events

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to a degree level in a relevant field.
• Demonstrable interest in business analysis through academic projects or internships.
• Strong relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support in executing business analysis activities.
• Help gather and document business and stakeholder requirements.
• Assist in collecting data for project performance metrics.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Basic SQL

Job description

About Digital Catapult

Digital Catapult is a deep tech innovation organisation. We help businesses grow by applying advanced technologies, partnering with government, industry, and academia to deliver solutions that benefit the UK’s economy and society. With nearly 300 innovators across the UK, we tackle significant challenges through collaborative, practical innovation.

The Role

As a Business Analysis Associate, you will support the delivery of analytical and business insight for key innovation projects, including DEF Bridge, Made Smarter East Midlands, and IUK Business Growth. This entry-level position is ideal for those eager to develop their business analysis skills in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. You will assist in gathering requirements, analysing business processes, supporting stakeholder engagement, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our business analysis practices.

What You’ll Do

• Support in executing business analysis activities according to established strategies and methodologies.

• Support business analysis activities in assigned projects, adhering to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Help gather and document business and stakeholder requirements.

• Contribute to the analysis of business processes and issues, supporting solution identification.

• Assist in collecting data for project performance metrics and preparing status reports.

• Participate in stakeholder meetings and workshops under supervision.

• Support the preparation of materials for stakeholder presentations.

• Learn and apply business analysis methodologies, including design thinking and lean startup approaches.

• Help maintain the team’s knowledge base and shared resources.

• Support in identifying and raising potential risks, supporting their assessment and mitigation.

• Ideally educated to a degree level in a relevant field or qualified by experience. An advanced degree, MBA, or recognised innovation management qualification is advantageous.

• Demonstrable interest in business analysis, with experience from academic projects, internships, or relevant work with a basic awareness of business analysis methodologies and techniques, business modelling, requirements definition and management and risk management.

• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, basic SQL) and an eagerness to learn more analytical techniques and visualisation tools.

• Strong relationship building, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

• Driven, with the ability to manage time effectively across multiple tasks and projects and support with maintaining the team’s knowledge base and shared resource.

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Deadline for Applications:15th July 2025

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.
• Digital Catapult is aDisability 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 heardand 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 groupsand volunteering activities.