Senior Consultant – Industry Engagement, Growth

Connected Places Catapult

Senior Consultant leading exports work package to connect UK digital construction suppliers with international opportunities. Promoting collaboration and delivering targeted market intelligence for UK capabilities.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £51,395 - £62,013 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Programme Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, and Export Support, with a strong focus on delivering structured programmes and building partnerships to enhance market access for UK businesses. Committed to fostering inclusivity and professional development while ensuring effective project management and delivery excellence.

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Programme LeadershipStakeholder EngagementExport SupportMarket IntelligenceProgramme Design

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Hard Skills

Programme LeadershipExport SupportMarket IntelligenceStakeholder EngagementProposal DevelopmentOpportunity ManagementProject ManagementBudgetingDelivery ExcellenceStrategic Insight

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipProblem-SolvingInclusivity

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemProject Management Office (PMO)

Industry Keywords

Export ReadinessMarket DevelopmentPartnership BuildingClient EngagementProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Spot opportunities.
Meet revenue targets.
Contribute to bids and proposals.
Increase client confidence in and credibility of CPC, manage sell ons and 2nd phase wins.
Ensure CRM system is updated stakeholder contact and any account information including opportunity management.
Scope and lead streams of work.
Shape the planning and budgeting of work.
Shape and design the deliverables.
Manage the PMO and commercial control.
Organise the work stream for the core and virtual team members.
Provide excellence in delivery.
Meet (or exceed) utilisation targets.
Design and plan innovative and professional delivery.
Develop senior client buy-in across a range of stakeholders.
Hold face off accountability at senior management levels.
Update CRM system with contact of client information.
Contribute profession/specialism into delivery and proposal development.
Provide thought leadership.
Work in profession virtual community.
Provide learning opportunities.
Maintain own professional development.
Ensure an ethos of equity, inclusivity and diversity underpin your work activity, contribute to inclusive innovation across all Catapult activities.
You may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties to support the Catapult in achieving its strategic outcomes and ensure effective business operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Programme/work package leadership - Able to lead a complex workpack, coordinate a team, manage delivery, and keep activity on track
SME/business support expertise - Able to work with businesses (large and small) to help them understand markets, position their offer, build partnerships, and become export-ready
Stakeholder engagement and partnership building – Comfortable with speaking to senior leaders, especially within tier 1 suppliers, consultancies and SMEs to ensure we are positioned to support on their export ambitions
Programme design and delivery - Able to develop and run structured export programmes, events, support activities, or interventions
Market intelligence and strategic insight -Interpreting market demand and translating insight into targeted programmes, support offers, or export opportunities
Export support and international market development experience - Understanding how UK businesses access overseas markets and how to turn demand into practical opportunities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

9 day fortnight for everyone
23.5 holiday entitlement for everyone, with pro-rata calculations for part-time employees, along with a Christmas shutdown period for additional days off.
Competitive pension, up to 10% company contribution to help you save for your future.
Two paid days of volunteering leave per year (pro-rata for part-time employees) to support charitable activities.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential work/life support services to you and your immediate family members.
Cycle to Work Scheme encouraging a healthy and sustainable commute.
Cash Health Plan, offering reimbursement for a wide range of essential and everyday healthcare expenses, promoting your well-being.
Payroll Giving scheme, allowing regular charitable contributions from pre-tax income, maximizing the impact of your donations.
Discounts and offers from a wide variety of retailers, enhancing your purchasing power and providing savings opportunities.
Mortgage Advice benefit, delivered in partnership with Charles Cameron & Associates – provides employees with free, expert mortgage advice and end-to-end mortgage support from the application process through to completion.