Join to apply for the Director of Business Growth role at Satellite Applications Catapult.Employment type: Full time. Location: Hybrid (Didcot, UK / Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire, onsite 2 days per week). Salary: £95,000 - £110,000 (GBP). Team: Business Development.Perks and BenefitsFlexible working hoursWork from home optionHealthcareLife InsuranceWellness programsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveExtra holidaySabbatical OpportunitiesProfessional developmentPaid volunteer daysSalary sacrificeTeam social eventsExtracurricular clubsCycle to work schemeJob DescriptionThe RoleWe are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Business Growth to build and lead a new multidisciplinary business growth function. You will shape and deliver support for UK space companies at every stage of their growth journey from start‑up and spin‑out through to scale‑up and international expansion.You will work closely with our three mission teams and our business development teams to identify companies with high growth potential, building a diverse portfolio of businesses and ensuring they receive structured support to accelerate their growth. This will include supporting them to develop their business and commercial strategies, find new funding and investment, validate their technologies with users and customers, and enter new domestic and international markets.Reporting to the Chief of External Affairs, you will lead a team spanning strategy and insights, business support, innovation services, investments, and international growth, and work closely with other Catapult teams (e.g. Missions, business development, and our technical experts) to maximise impact.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & StrategyLead the Business Growth function, setting clear vision, objectives, and delivery plans.Build, develop, and manage a high‑performing multidisciplinary team offering support across insights, business support, innovation, investment, and international expansion.Portfolio & Business SupportOversee and nurture a portfolio of high‑potential businesses, providing structured support and setting ambitious growth plans with clear milestones.Design, refine and deliver products, services, and programmes that:Help start‑ups and spin‑outs with early‑stage advice, customer validation, and business model development.Help scaling companies with product development, customer engagement, and entry into new markets.Facilitate access to Catapult expertise and infrastructure to accelerate company growth.Find and work with other expert delivery partners and suppliers in other organisations, e.g. Innovate UK, DBT and the private sector, to fill any gaps in our offer and ensure we can provide a broad spectrum of support to businesses.Investment & FundingSupport companies to access public and private funding and grants by helping them develop compelling business cases and value propositions.Oversee investor‑readiness programmes, supporting companies in securing private investment through funding rounds.International & ExportsLead support for companies expanding into global markets, including access to international supply chains, export opportunities, and overseas presence.Customer & Market DevelopmentWork with companies to identify customer needs, design user‑led products and services, and integrate offerings into wider customer ecosystems.Support companies in building customer strategies and scaling revenue streams.About YouWe are looking for a candidate with a strong mix of leadership, commercial, and innovation expertise, ideally with experience in the space sector or other high‑technology industries.Essential Skills & ExperienceProven experience leading business growth or commercialisation functions.Track record of supporting companies to grow, whether from start‑up through to SME stage or beyond.Strong understanding of start‑up and scale‑up ecosystems, including investment, public funding, customer development, and internationalisation.Strong leadership and team management skills, able to inspire and manage multidisciplinary teams.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and partnership‑building skills.Desirable Skills & ExperienceKnowledge of the space sector, advanced technologies, or adjacent industries (e.g., aerospace, defence, data, telecommunications).Experience working in business growth capacity in an accelerator, Catapult, innovation agency, or consultancy environment.International business development experience, particularly in building overseas presence, exports, and supply chain development.About Us & How We WorkWe strive to create a high trust, high performance and inclusive environment that enables team members to bring their whole selves to work. 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 any individual, 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 sets out the skills and experience we think are needed to be able to perform in this job. If you believe you can deliver in this role then we want to hear from you.We offer a hybrid policy which is designed around collaboration, one ‘anchor’ day per week working with your direct team and another flexible day per week to be spent collaborating with other colleagues/customers.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. Our ability to offer sponsorship will depend on the level of interest for our roles and salary level.If you need any additional support during the application process, please do reach out and connect. We also invite you to share feedback via Applied.Please note that we offer study support (at our discretion) and on‑the‑job training will be provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr