Connected Places Catapult
The UK innovation accelerator for transport, built environment, cities and local growth.
13 days ago
$51,000 - $62,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
308 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
bid management
procurement tracking
crm documentation
strategic bids
data analysis
process improvement
The primary focus is to oversee the end‑to‑end bid and proposal process, ensuring submissions are high‑quality, compliant and timed to maximise the Catapult’s chance of winning work. The role works cross‑functionally to support strategic alignment, drive continuous improvement and uphold equity, inclusivity and diversity throughout the process.
- Identify and qualify UK procurement frameworks and tender opportunities via relevant portals.
- Manage the bid pipeline, track performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement.
- Integrate lessons learned and market feedback into future bid strategies.
- Develop strategic bid campaigns aligned with specific customer requirements.
- Provide analysis and insights to support business‑unit decision‑making and prioritisation.
- Ensure all opportunities and stakeholder engagements are accurately documented in the CRM.
- Champion new systems and processes, supporting colleagues through change initiatives.
- Promote best practices in bid management while fostering equity, inclusivity, and diversity.
Requirements
bid management
crm
office365
apmp
dynamics365
powerbi
Candidates need several years of bid‑management experience, strong planning, prioritisation and communication skills, and proficiency with CRM tools and MS Office 365. Additional qualifications such as experience with Horizon Europe, Innovate UK, APMP Foundation certification, or familiarity with Dynamics 365 and Power BI are considered advantageous.
- Minimum of four years’ experience in bid management with a record of successful high‑value bids.
- Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external partners and navigate governance processes.
- Creative approach to identifying bidding and commercial opportunities.
- High attention to detail and strong process‑compliance orientation.
- Proficiency in CRM tools for tracking customer engagement and revenue opportunities.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office 365 and strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Desirable: experience with research applications such as Horizon Europe or Innovate UK.
- Desirable: APMP Foundation or equivalent bid qualification.
- Desirable: familiarity with Dynamics 365 and Power BI.
- Desirable: experience embedding new systems within organisations.
Benefits
The role offers a generous benefits package, featuring a 9‑day fortnight, 23.5 days of holiday plus a Christmas shutdown, and a 10 % pension contribution. Additional perks include two paid volunteering days, an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, Cash Health Plan, payroll giving, retail discounts, and free mortgage advice through a partner service.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
£51 Million
Annual Turnover
Reflects the company's annual revenue as of March 2024.
- Born in 2019 from the merger of Future Cities Catapult and Transport Systems Catapult, blending urban innovation with transport tech.
- Operates across London, Milton Keynes and Birmingham, bridging public bodies, academia and industry to accelerate real-world solutions.
- Typical projects include smart transport systems, digital twins for infrastructure, accessibility improvements and zero-emission vehicle deployments.
- Specialises in transport decarbonisation, inclusive urban design, planning tech, data-driven digital places and local innovation ecosystems.
- Fetches attention through flagship events like the Connected Places Summit and a global-reach podcast interviewing transport and city leaders.
Culture + Values
6 cities
IoT Deployments
The company has successfully deployed IoT solutions in 6 cities, demonstrating its commitment to cutting-edge technology and urban innovation.
90% efficiency
Smart Transport Systems
Smart transport systems developed by the company have achieved 90% efficiency, reducing urban congestion and improving public mobility.
- “Innovative” – emphasised through leading-edge projects like digital-twin infrastructure and smart-city solutions.
- “Collaborative” – partners with local authorities, academia, and international cities (e.g., Sharing Cities, SynchroniCity projects).
- “Data-driven” – builds tools and prototypes (EV bulk‑charging planner, Community Retrofit Service) rooted in open data and measurable impact.
- “User‑centric” – engages end‑users and practitioners directly in co‑design and prototyping, ensuring services answer real-world needs.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero 2050
Climate Commitment Target
Aligned with the UK national target for achieving net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Place-based decarbonisation relies on integrated planning across transport, energy and built environment sectors
- Delivered EV bulk-charging planning tool to optimise low-carbon fleet infrastructure roll-out
- Developed Community Retrofit Service, enabling homeowners to assess and track carbon impact of retrofit options
- Collaborated on Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) with utilities to digital-twin critical infrastructure for climate adaptation
- Identified by UK government as producing “Net Zero Data Baseline Bundle” that councils can use to measure and track Net Zero progress
Inclusion & Diversity
3.2/5 Rating
Diversity & Inclusion Score
The company holds a 3.2/5 rating for Diversity & Inclusion on Glassdoor, reflecting its standing in the management & consulting sector.
- Employee feedback highlights ‘huge diversity in topics and projects’ and ‘great colleagues from different backgrounds and expertise’
- Ongoing development of career‑progression framework to ensure merit‑ and skill‑based advancement
- Leadership frequently responds to staff feedback via HR, Chief People & Operating Officers, and Head of Talent
- No publicly available gender breakdown or specific gender‑target metrics disclosed