Description
Join Digital Catapult as our new R&D Proposals Lead and play a critical role in shaping the UK's future in advanced digital technologies.
This role will manage a portfolio of proposals across a range of public and private funding sources, ensuring high-quality, timely, and compliant submissions. The role will drive proposal excellence, collaborate closely with internal experts and external partners, and provide subject matter guidance on funder expectations and internal policies.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing and submitting R&D grant proposals or commercial bids, as well as a strong understanding of public funding sources and FEC principles.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the team for the development and submission of high-value, complex R&D grant proposals and commercial bids.
- Coordinate internal bid teams and ensure quality, timely submissions across multiple departments.
- Interpret funder documentation and advise on requirements, compliance, and internal processes.
- Support budget development aligned with full economic costing (FEC) and funder guidelines.
- Improve internal systems for pre-award proposal management and bid development.
- Drive proposal content strategy including impact, innovation, and collaboration sections.
Requirements:
- Proven experience managing and submitting R&D grant proposals or commercial bids.
- Understanding of public funding sources (e.g. UKRI, Innovate UK, EC Horizon).
- Skilled in stakeholder coordination, communication, and navigating tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with FEC principles and proposal budget development.
- Demonstrated ability to write, review, and enhance proposal narratives and documentation.
- Previous experience in or supporting innovation or R&D environments.
Salary: c. £40,000-£45,000 pa (subject to experience) + discretionary bonus + competitive benefits package
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday June 17, 2026, 3 pm BST