Innovation Projects Coordinator

Digital Catapult; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Discretionary company bonus

Pension scheme

Learning & development

Hybrid working

Company social events

Job summary

Digital Catapult is seeking an Innovation Associate to support the Innovation Manager and team in delivering programmes and projects. This entry-level role is ideal for developing skills in a technology-driven environment, assisting with project delivery, documentation, stakeholder engagement and continual improvement.

You will be based in our UK offices, contribute to events and knowledge sharing, and help monitor project data and risks while learning innovation methods such as design thinking,

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to a degree level in a relevant field or qualified by experience.
• Familiarity with Design Thinking, Lean Startup and Agile.
• Interest in innovation, technology, or digital ecosystems from academic projects, internships, or personal initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building, problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience gathering and maintaining project requirements and documentation.
• Adaptable, proactive and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery and implementation of innovation and acceleration projects.
• Aid with the application of innovation methodologies such as design thinking, lean startup, and agile approaches.
• Help maintain project documentation, databases, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Coordinate communication between project stakeholders and internal teams.
• Assist in organising innovation events, workshops, and collaborative initiatives.
• Collect and compile data for project performance metrics and reporting.
• Identify and elevate project risks, aiding the development of mitigation strategies.

Skills

Design Thinking

Lean Startup

Agile

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree or innovation management qualification

Job description

Digital Catapult is seeking an Innovation Associate to support the Innovation Manager and team in delivering programmes and projects. This entry-level role is ideal for developing skills in a technology-driven environment, assisting with project delivery, documentation, stakeholder engagement and continual improvement.

You will be based in our UK offices, contribute to events and knowledge sharing, and help monitor project data and risks while learning innovation methods such as design thinking,