Strategy & Engagement Analyst

Digital Catapult; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech innovation agency in the UK is seeking a Strategy & Engagement Analyst to assist in strategic engagement across AI projects. The role involves monitoring policy developments, producing insights, and collaborating across teams. Ideal for candidates passionate about technology innovation, this position offers a supportive environment focused on diversity and inclusion. A competitive package includes a 5% performance bonus, hybrid working, extensive holiday leave, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

5% performance related bonus

25 days annual leave

Double-matched pension up to 10%

Life insurance 4x salary

Hybrid working arrangement

Company social events

Investment in ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in technology innovation or market research.
• Demonstrable passion for technology and strategic engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement with government policy teams and AI ecosystem.
• Assist in establishing advisory groups and governance processes.
• Produce insights and analyses to support senior leaders.
• Track developments in AI policy and market trends.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Self-motivation and initiative

Team working

Understanding of deep tech trends

Job description

Join Digital Catapult and help shape the UK’s future in Artificial Intelligence and deep tech innovation. We’re looking for an early-career Strategy & Engagement Analyst to support strategic engagement activities across key AI projects and programmes. You’ll monitor policy and market developments, produce insight reports and briefings, and help position Digital Catapult within the wider AI ecosystem. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about technology innovation and strategic engagement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)

• Support engagement with government policy teams and the wider AI ecosystem.
• Assist in establishing and managing stakeholder advisory groups and governance processes.
• Contribute to strategy plans, briefs, and proposals that communicate Digital Catapult’s insights.
• Track and summarise developments in AI policy, market trends, and industry initiatives.
• Produce concise insights and analysis to support senior leaders and programme teams.
• Collaborate across teams to embed strategic engagement within project delivery.
• Previous experience in technology innovation, market research and strategic engagement.
• Demonstrable interest in deep tech trends, ideally artificial intelligence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and analytical skills.
• Strong team working and collaborative approach.
• Self‑motivated and entrepreneurial with flexibility and initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and objectives to tight timescales.

Deadline for Applications: Friday 15th December

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 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.