Junior Analyst -12 month Fixed Term Contract

at  Satellite Applications Catapult

Employment Type Contract
Location Hybrid · Didcot, UK Harwell - minimum of 2 -3 days per week in Harwell
Salary £24,000 - £28,000 (GBP)

Seniority Junior

• Closing: 11:59pm, 5th Sep 2024 BST

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONTRACTUAL JOB TITLE WILL BE ECOSYSTEM INSIGHTS RESEARCHER / ANALYST.

Purpose: The Satellite Applications Catapult (the Catapult) works with and helps to grow businesses of all sizes across the UK Space Sector. We have an awesome opportunity for a dynamic team player to join the well-established National Space Capabilities and Clusters (NCC) Team. We lead on creating a thriving and collaborative UK Space Ecosystem and are seeking a Junior Analyst to help drive our vision forward. The Junior Analyst is responsible for supporting Ecosystem Growth with robust research and analysis tailored to user needs to support evidence-based decision making. If you can assist on delivering data-led tools to support the Ecosystem and help provide strategic Ecosystem Insights, then this is the role for you. Please note that this role is Harwell based with up to 2/3 days working from home. On occasion, we expect our NCC team members to travel for face-to-face meetings and events across the UK as required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Research experience with an inquisitive mindset (essential)
• An ability to analyse large volumes of quantitative and qualitative data to create tailored reports (essential)
• An ability to work quickly, delivering accurately and to deadlines (essential)
• Able to think independently to complete a given task (essential)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills tailoring your approach according to audience needs (essential)
• A high level of individual drive and ambition for continuous improvement (essential)
• Computer literacy with excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel, etc.) (essential)
• Eligible for SC level security clearance (essential)
• Experience in a Business Administration, Economics, or Accounting role (desirable)
• Comfortable developing accurate content and presenting to internal and external parties (desirable)
• A good understanding of the relationship between innovation, local and regional development, and economic growth (desirable)
• Knowledge of the relevant UK government agencies and departments involved in levelling up and Space cluster development and their UK strategic priorities (desirable)
• Experience with web scraping tools, coding languages (Python, R), business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI), Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Application Programming Interface (API) development (desirable)

Success factors: You know you have been successful when…

• You support the delivery of a comprehensive and accurate database which drives Ecosystem Mapping activities and tools, incorporating industrial, academic, and infrastructure capabilities which include:
• Effective data management: Adding and classifying data, overseeing quality assurance and data validation, organising and storing data; Implementing processes needed to map and monitor UK Space Sector growth accurately;

DATA MODELLING AND ANALYSIS:

• Supporting thought leadership on UK Space Sector growth driven by insights from the UK Space Ecosystem and policy landscape with statistical, economic, and data modelling techniques and tools;
• Conducting market trends research and surveys, and analysing data to identify patterns of potential strengths and opportunity areas for the UK Space Sector and provide recommendations as appropriate.
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of tools and dataset tailored to internal and external audience / user needs, to support and respond to ecosystem growth priorities, and impact monitoring and evaluation.
• You have developed a good understanding of the capabilities of the UK Space Ecosystem including industrial, academic, and infrastructure capabilities.
• You support the National Capabilities & Clusters Team to work effectively with the Space Ecosystem Managers, Mission Leads, Strategic Account Directors, and external ecosystem stakeholders maintaining robust and relevant capabilities expertise and identifying strengths and weaknesses in the UK Space Sector Supply Chain including delivering bespoke Supply Chain Mapping reports for the Missions.
• You will have fed into the Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems to effectively capture insights on ecosystem relationships for internal and external stakeholders.
• You will have supported the Ecosystem Insights Lead to provide insights and market intelligence for the Strategic Account Directors to enable them to increase uptake of Space and Satellite enabled applications.

• You will support the Ecosystem Insight Lead to work with Service Delivery to respond to requests for bespoke commissions for data and / or analysis of the Space Ecosystem.
  The purpose of your new team:
  The National Capabilities and Clusters Team’s vision is to create a thriving and connected UK space ecosystem. We work collaboratively with the community to build national capabilities and our future workforce, delivering UK strategic priorities for the benefit of society and the economy.

  Together we deliver this by:

• Supporting businesses to start up, scale and innovate – We provide an environment where businesses can thrive and exploit the potential of space through tailored business support services, access to cutting-edge technology and facilities, and an extensive network of industry connections.

• Connecting communities to benefit from space data and technology – We unlock the potential of space data by connecting stakeholder communities and bridging industry, government, and academia. This in turn enhances knowledge exchange and cultivates collaborative opportunities.
• Stimulating the growth of national capabilities – We advance national capabilities through improved innovation services, infrastructure interventions, business scale-up support programmes, and by nurturing talents and skills of the current and future workforce.HOW WE WORK….

We strive to create a high trust, high performance and inclusive environment that enables team members to bring their whole selves to work – this helps to create the foundations of an innovation culture. Our shared values are critical to this:

• We care - for our people, our partners, and our planet
• We connect - and engage with people and ideas
• We learn - and grow, as people and as an industry

Underpinning this is our belief in great teams, our combined efforts will always deliver outcomes beyond that of anyone providing we are honest through debate, experiment and reflect, and create shared resolutions in support of our purpose. Live these values, work to our principles, take ownership to deliver, and we are certain you will thrive with us.
This job description set outs the skills and experience we think are needed to be able to perform in this job. However, if you believe you can deliver in this role then we want to hear from you.
Important notice for applicants: We use tools to detect plagiarism and the use of AI or chatbots for applicant answers. If plagiarism, AI use (such as ChatGPT) or similar software are found to have been used in your application you will not be considered for this or future roles within the Satellite Applications Catapult.
At Satellite Applications Catapult, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome candidates from all corners of the globe, but due to legal and logistical considerations, we want to be transparent about the potential visa-related challenges that could arise. Please note, that unfortunately this role is not eligible for sponsorship.
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