b Overview /b p In this role you will manage the Freight Innovation Fund’s Venture Growth Programme, helping high-potential freight and logistics businesses grow, become investment-ready and achieve commercial adoption. You will coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams, engage investors and partners, and ensure a high-quality experience for participating SMEs. The role blends structure with flexibility in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing governance, stakeholder management and impact measurement. This is a mission-driven opportunity to accelerate growth in freight innovations through scalable, repeatable delivery plays. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li 9 day fortnight for everyone, every other Friday /li li 23.5 holiday entitlement with pro-rata for part-time /li li Competitive pension, up to 10% company contribution /li li Two paid volunteering days per year /li li Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) /li li Cycle to Work Scheme information available? (Cycle to Work Scheme) /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Support revenue targets and spot opportunities /li li Contribute to bids and proposals /li li Build client confidence and credibility of CPC /li li Keep CRM updated with stakeholder and account data /li li Scope and deliver streams of work; deliver plans /li li Implement effective project management processes /li li Coordinate own contribution to work streams and collaborate across teams /li li Deliver excellence in delivery and meet utilisation targets /li li Promote professional delivery and buy-in across stakeholders /li li Ensure timely, high-quality actions and updates /li li Maintain professional development and uphold equity, inclusivity and diversity /li li Undertake other reasonable duties to support strategic outcomes /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Highly organized and delivery-focused /li li Experience managing complex innovation programmes with multiple stakeholders /li li Comfortable in fast-paced, structured-flexible environments /li li Ability to engage credibly with founders, leadership teams, investors and partners /li li Experience with growth-stage businesses, investment-readiness programmes, accelerators, venture support or commercialisation activities /li li Strong communication skills and client confidence building /li li Programme management discipline with commercial awareness and collaborative approach /li li Direct experience supporting scale-ups or SMEs (bonus) /li /ul ul li strong communicator /li li collaborative /li li commercial awareness /li li project management /li li stakeholder management /li li growth-stage programme design /li /ul
Consultant (Venture Growth Consultant) RC371 employer: Connected Places Catapult
Connected Places Catapult is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Belfast that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the company provides a range of benefits including a 9-day fortnight, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development. The inclusive culture encourages diverse perspectives, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to the region's economic growth and innovation landscape.
