SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

Responsibility

• satellite Applications Catapult
• full time
• junior
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• on site
• engagement with industrial stake holders to identify technical needs to grow the industry and empower innovation
• supporting industrial and academic engagement to identify technical needs to grow the industry and deliver innovation
• selection and identification of technology and equipment needed to deliver identified requirements
• working with colleagues, develop project proposals for commercial and collaborative projects
• specification generation to include OPEX costs and services for equipment
• identification and specification of technology and equipment needed to deliver identified requirements
• working with the procurement team to order equipment, manage timelines and coordinate installation
• job Title: Robotics Development Engineer
• operation and maintenance of robotic demonstration facilities
• risk identification and management of issues as they arise
• you will be responsible for the technical deliverables of projects; ensuring the work meets or exceeds requirements, on time and to budget
• liaising with teams across the Catapult
• you will be responsible for the technical deliverables of projects; ensuring work meets or exceeds agreed customer requirements, within agreed budgets and timescale
• creating new opportunities and innovating where opportunity presents
• full time: Standard 5 day week, 3-4 days on site, with some remote working, national and international travel
• team: Access to Space

Requirements

• understanding of the technology and infrastructure required to build the next generation of robotics
• experience of working with academic institutions to research robotics innovations and pathways to commercialisation
• experience of simulation tools would be beneficial but is not essential
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• experience of R&D proposal development and working in partnership/consortia settings
• ability to work collaboratively within a team
• the role will require a good understanding of system engineering, testing and assembly approach
• experience of space technologies and/or the use of robotics in an industrial setting would be advantageous
• have a creative approach to problem solving
• as a minimum, degree in Computer Science, Simulation, Robotics & Automation, a relevant Engineering degree or similar discipline, or equivalent in terms of either other qualifications and/or experience
• highly experienced in robotics technology, in particular: manipulation, human robot interaction, sensing, high level programming & simulation/emulation knowledge
• self-motivated and a self-starter, with the ability to work autonomously to meet deadlines, and quality expectations, both within a team, or independently

Earnings for position robotics engineer

Responsibility

• satellite Applications Catapult
• full time
• senior
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• hybrid
• be the main point of contact in the marketing team for the your missions
• take full ownership of Catapult events and all associated activities becoming the go-to person
• create material to support the missions, from publishing articles to video content
• line management of the team responsible for all our cross-cutting activities
• manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver busy event schedules
• engaging with internal and external stakeholders to understand and meet business objectives and goals
• work with stand builders, designers and event management companies to ensure a smooth process
• the Satellite Applications Catapult is a growing, innovative organisation at the forefront of the burgeoning UK Space Industry
• we are looking for two enthusiastic and passionate marketing managers to join our busy team and work across our Mission-led initiatives
• working closely with both the Catapult delivery teams and mission teams to validate the suggested solutions and ensure effective delivery
• the Community also meets in-person regularly and this role will cover all marketing and events activities for this group
• manage the marketing budgets for projects across the missions
• this role will be the Marketing Lead for all these cross-cutting activities, and will ensure their successful promotion and growth
• management of marketing activities for our Knowledge Exchange and Skills programmes and for our Innovation Services team
• planning, delivering, and reporting on our marketing events
• within the missions sit a range of interventions and projects which help drive the mission forward
• these roles will lead the marketing activity across two of our missions
• the first role will focus on 'Our Connected Earth' and 'Beyond our Earth' missions
• with the second working on 'Our Sustainable Earth' and 'Our Autonomous Earth'
• management of a programme of marketing activity supporting our Regional and National work. These activities support space clusters around the UK and are fundamental to the growth and success of the Space Industry at a National level
• team: Marketing
• bring together marketing plans and material to create solutions that will address these goals and challenges, deciding on the appropriate tools and solutions
• this exciting role is an opportunity for an experienced marketing manager to make their mark on the UK Space sector, at an exciting time for the industry and the Catapult, as we begin work on our new five-year strategy
• management of the Space Enterprize Community – a community platform for the Space industry with over 1,300 members which is the virtual hub for our industry in the UK
• get involved with the workshops we run for customers and project partners at the Satellite Applications Catapult offices in Harwell and at other locations around the country
• our new strategy focusses on four priority missions for the sector, and vital cross-cutting activities which support those missions and expand our impact on the sector even further
• working as part of our experienced marketing team, you will take full ownership of our events and associated activity for programmes across the Catapult
• support the running of at least 40 other events which includes hosting visits from international delegations, engagement with international NGPs and STEM engagement activities
• our Missions
• A Mission-oriented innovation approach - as championed by the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose - provides a framework for innovation with purpose, through which the intended growth of the sector and cross-cutting policy priorities can be achieved
• you must be hands on and confident in delivering all elements of a busy events schedule, everything from managing registrations to working with stand builders, designers and event management companies
• the role will work with teams across the Catapult including our National Capabilities and Clusters Team , our Strategy and Consulting Team, our Strategic Facilities Team, the International Team and our Government Demand Creation Team to deliver marketing campaigns and activities
• responsibility for the marketing for our Strategic Facilities at Harwell and Westcott, which support the Space sector to grow through the provision of cutting-edge facilities
• you will also need to be a strong advocate of process to ensure success and consistency whilst demonstrating a can-do attitude and creative flair
• it also includes the line management of the Senior Marketing Executive and Events Manager, who will be vital team members in the delivery of activities
• management of the marketing strategy and delivery for our new Strategy and Consulting Programme, to support its growth over the coming five years
• to support these activities, the Satellite Applications Catapult is lucky to have world-class event facilities in Harwell including a satellite operations centre, two giant video-wall rooms, a demo centre and a range of other flexible event space
• the Satellite Applications Catapult is an exciting place to be, and this opportunity comes at a great time as the sector we support develops rapidly and the opportunities for gaining knowledge, personal development and international exposure have never been greater
• reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, this is a fast-paced role with responsibility for overall management of event activities for Catapult events
• the Roles

Requirements

• demonstrable experience of planning, delivering and reporting on marketing activity
• line management experience
• demonstrable experience in a marketing events role, with confidence in delivering and supporting both virtual and in-person events
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• experience of managing agencies
• proven experience as a community manager or similar role
• demonstrable experience of planning, delivering and reporting on marketing events
• experience of managing budgets
• digital marketing experience, including the delivery of online content and events
• experience of managing event agencies including stand builders, designers and event management companies
• experience of managing stakeholders from multiple internal business units and from external organisations such as agencies
• experience of planning marketing activity for large and small groups
• experience with customer segmentation and value proposition/product development
• evidence of excellent collaboration skills and supporting internal and external stakeholders
• experience of managing stakeholders from multiple business units and from external organizations
• excellent communicator, equally comfortable communicating with senior executives to communities that are impacted by our projects
• strong and clear communication skills with demonstrable and proven results with key decision makers including senior management and executives
• excellent communication skills – written and oral
• comfortable working in a complex and fast paced environment
• willingness to work well in a team and across organisations, collaboratively partnering with other business departments
• strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• experience in coaching and mentoring
• ability to identify and track relevant KPIs
• excellent interpersonal skills
• ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight competing deadlines
• evidence of being a customer champion, always putting the community first
• exceptional motivational skills and ability to work on own initiative
• ability to self-organize multiple tasks well and to complete them on time with a clear focus on results
• strong problem-solving skills

Responsibility

• employment Type Full time
• satellite Applications Catapult
• location Hybrid · Didcot, UK Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK with 2/3 days working from home per week
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• full time
• salary £55,000 - £60,000
• senior
• team Business Development
• hybrid
• seniority Senior
• line Management of Business Development Managers
• perks and benefits
• job Title – Business Development Manager
• the Satellite Applications Catapult aims to drive the commercial growth of the UK Space Sector, through a Mission-oriented innovation approach
• carry out regular 1-1’s, career planning and review performance
• secure investment from both public and commercial organisations for their identified opportunities
• flexible working hours
• report sales pipe and forecasting weekly to Head of Sales
• work from home option
• be responsible for complex contract negotiations across several external stakeholders through signature and hand over to the delivery team
• healthcare
• be responsible for complex contract negotiations across several external stakeholders through to signature and hand over to the delivery team
• own, shape and manage contract structures to drive as much in year revenue as possible
• life Insurance
• own their order intake pipeline
• wellness programs
• maintain and improve the content and quality of key business systems including opportunity management
• team: Business Development
• engage with, manage and develop new and existing relationships in those organisations that are most appropriate to generate co-development of capability within the opportunities
• employee Assistance Programme
• work closely with colleagues across bidding, delivery, finance, impact and evaluation, procurement, and legal teams to deliver high quality interventions
• closing: 5:30pm, 6th Oct 2023 BST
• drive performance to meet the company logic model for impact
• enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• engage with industry to understand market and end user needs, providing key insights to all internal teams to ensure the commercial growth of the UK Space Sector
• key interventions have been identified to deliver our missions and the Catapult has identified the need to invest further in its sales team to support these interventions
• can determine and lead new large strategic opportunities
• reporting to the Sales Manager, this post will be a key stakeholder in the Business Development Team, and is responsible for both securing the funding, and the management of partnerships needed to support large, complex, multi-million pound opportunities
• reporting to the Sales Manager, this post will be a key stakeholder in the Business Development Team, and is responsible for both securing the funding, and the management of partnerships needed to support opportunities in value
• extra holiday
• be cognizant of and work within the parameters of Public Sector procurement
• have the opportunity to determine and lead new large strategic opportunities
• be commercially minded and able to seek, create and take full advantage of commercialisation opportunities
• be responsible for contract negotiations through to signature and hand over to the delivery team
• professional development

Requirements

• knowledge/experience of the space sector and the application of satellite technology is beneficial as is the geospatial market
• proven experience of working with multi-faceted and complex large organisations as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role
• proven experience of working as a business development manager, sales executive, or a relevant role
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• experience of public grant funding landscape
• experience of managing a team of Business Development Managers
• experience of stakeholder and relationship management across a range of organisations
• substantial experience of the management of complex and extensive stakeholder relationships across a range of organisations
• experience with investors
• clear evidence of strategic relationship management, account planning and business creation leading to uncover large opportunities
• you know you have been successful when…
• clear evidence of strategic relationship management, account planning and business creation leading to mutli- million-pound investments and frameworks
• you know you have been successful when
• you meet and exceed the expectations of the Catapult across both revenue and impact targets
• ability to demonstrate strong stakeholder management both internally and externally
• understands contracting, and is well versed in contract negotiation, with a successful track record for closing quickly
• has a detailed understanding of contracting, and is well versed in contract negotiation, with a successful track record for closing quickly
• intellectual capacity and strong influencing skills able to gain ‘buy in’ to new opportunities and to facilitate changes in behaviour
• the purpose of your new team
• to grow the utilisation of satellite technology across multiple key markets to address global sustainability challenges
• an understanding of project and programme management in a commercial setting
• demonstrable experience of effective and successful teamwork
• you create long-term models for market growth in partnership with those organisations selected which leads to direct benefit for British industry and supply chains
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, including highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deliver formal presentations to a range of audiences

Responsibility

• satellite Applications Catapult
• research and analyse the current regulatory landscape for rendezvous proximity operations in space, including international laws and regulations
• increase utilisation of our innovation services at scale
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• development of strong partner relationships that support Space Sector growth strategies and maximise commercial exploitation opportunities for UK industry
• the Satellite Applications Catapult works with, and helps to grow, businesses of all sizes across the UK space sector
• secure innovation funding from both public and commercial sources
• team: Business Development
• understanding the Catapult’s Innovation Service offerings, how these align to the Catapult’s strategic focus areas, and the value they can bring to the UK Space Sector
• we are looking for someone commercially driven, with excellent communication and personnel skills
• we are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our Business Development team as Business Development Lead , with the responsibility for stimulating and supporting sustainable growth of the Catapult’s Innovation Services
• communication with colleagues across the Catapult to ensure a balance between customer needs shaping the organisation’s response, and a clear understanding of where our strengths and experience lie to ensure we can deliver
• our Innovation Services are our range of programmes and packages designed to support a business to take an idea from concept through to commercialisation
• strive to meet commercial targets to enable sustainable scaling of our existing Innovation Service programmes, whilst opening possibilities for new programmes and partnerships
• some of these are partnerships with local authorities , others with local space clusters , and others still with organisations such as UK Space Agency or Innovate UK
• as we look to grow our programmes and scale our impact, we want to find new partnerships, funding opportunities, and mechanisms to provide our innovation services to growing the space and non-space sectors across the UK
• the primary focus of the BDL will be to attract businesses to our services and explore new opportunities for funding and partnerships
• the BDL will be part of the Business Development team but working specifically with the Innovation Services Team within the National Capabilities and Clusters Directorate

Requirements

• experience working in the Space Sector
• demonstrable experience as a business development manager, business innovation manager, sales executive or a relevant role
• experience of levering public funding mechanisms to support R&D and innovation
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• proven track record in delivering creative interventions to facilitate business growth/support/solutions
• proven track record in delivering revenue targets
• experience of developing partnerships with investors and customers
• demonstrable experience of effective and successful team working
• substantial experience of the management of complex and extensive stakeholder relationships across a range of organisations
• intellectual capacity and strong influencing skills able to gain ‘buy in’ to new opportunities and to facilitate changes in behaviour
• an understanding of project and programme management in a commercial setting

Earnings for position business development

Responsibility

• employment Type Full time
• location Hybrid · Didcot, UK Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire with 1/2 days per week working from home
• location Hybrid · Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire with 1/2 days per week working from home
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• salary £32,500 - £40,000 Depending on experience
• team Finance
• seniority Mid-level
• accurate and timely reconciliation of project accounting to financial accounting as a key internal control
• perks and benefits
• we have an exciting opening for a Project Accountant to work with our friendly and busy team
• this role will be embedded within the project delivery team, reporting to the Financial Planning & Projects Manager
• investigate project variances and follow up with Project Managers
• flexible working hours
• clear understanding of funding rules on projects
• work from home option
• please note that we offer study support and on the job training will be provided
• preparation of month end revenue recognition files for monthly management accounts
• healthcare
• reconcile employee timesheets and system uploads on a monthly basis
• life Insurance
• provide financial support to project and business development teams, acting as the central point between the Finance function and project delivery within the Catapult. Key relationships will be with the internal customer
• wellness programs
• provide financial support to project and business development teams, acting as the central point between the Finance function and project delivery within the Catapult. Key relationships will be with the internal stakeholders
• monitoring progress of project activities and milestones to enable appropriate project financial accounting for revenue recognition, cost recognition and invoicing
• employee Assistance Programme
• working with project managers to prepare robust financial budgets and forecasts, understanding the financial implications and outcomes of project activities
• closing: 5:30pm, 15th Sep 2023 BST
• this role will be in part embedded within the project delivery team, reporting to the Financial Planning & Projects Manager, where the successful candidate will be engaged in a diverse and varied range of innovative, technical and sustainability projects and can build and tailor the responsibilities of the role
• lead project receivables to ensure project revenue is claimed via the correct channels and follow up with grant funding bodies
• enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• the successful candidate will be engaged in a diverse and varied range of innovative, technical and sustainability projects and can build and tailor the responsibilities of the role
• ownership of individual project audit as and when required
• extra holiday
• provide preparation of project accruals and prepayments
• close project accounts upon project completion
• support the finance team with ad-hoc activities to provide resilience across the team
• preparing monthly financial information and analysis for projects to explain actual financial performance and incorporate latest forecasting from the PMO Team for subsequent periods to ensure an up-to-date view on quantum and timing of costs to completion for our projects
• ownership of statutory audit deliverables for revenue recognition and project reporting
• assist with any transactional activities and purchase ordering for projects
• professional development
• assist with transitional activities and purchase ordering for projects

Requirements

• knowledge of SAP By Design
• you will be newly qualified or in the final stages of studying for ACCA or CIMA
• you will be qualified by experience, part qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA
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• project experience and managed budgets in a similar role and environment, in particular with a time and materials operation
• have previous project experience and managed budgets in a similar role and environment, in particular with a time and materials operation
• A thorough knowledge of standard contract terms
• adopts a customer-first approach, willingness to investigate any queries and support internal stakeholders
• is focused on attention to detail, and adopts working practices that ensures the information reported is accurate
• is a team-worker, who works collaboratively with their colleagues and stakeholders at all levels across the organisation
• ability to work well with others and respond to changes in priorities
• have confidence in communicating with various levels of authority throughout the business
• ability to respond well to changes in priorities
• is curious, with a desire to learn and share knowledge; focused on continuous improvement and wanting to develop new ways to highlight or explain information to support insight and decision-making
• good written and verbal communication skills and strong organisational skills
• the role will give an exposure to contractual terms. An understanding of their Financial implications and risks will be ideal but not required
• adopts a customer-first approach, and who will find out, even if it’s not my role
• is a self-learner, wanting to develop their own skills and knowledge