At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of high-value R&D proposals and manage submissions across various funding sources.
- Company: Join Digital Catapult, a top UK workplace in tech, shaping the future of digital innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, hybrid working, and a range of employee benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on advanced digital technologies while collaborating with experts and partners.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing R&D proposals and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Join Digital Catapult and play a critical role in shaping the UK's future in advanced digital technologies. Operating between pre-award operations and strategic bid management, the 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.
This role can be based out of any of our offices: Belfast, Bristol, Gateshead, or London.
WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties)- 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.
- 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‑£50,000 pa (subject to experience) + discretionary bonus + competitive benefits package.
Benefits- 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.
- Discretionary company bonus.
- 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.
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.
R&D Proposals Manager in London employer: Digital Catapult Group
Digital Catapult is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave, a double-matched pension scheme, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while contributing to the advancement of digital technologies across the UK. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, ensuring a balanced work-life experience in dynamic offices located in Belfast, Bristol, Gateshead, or London.
