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About The Enabling Technology Cluster for Small and Medium Enterprises (ETC4SME)
This four-year programme is about enabling innovation where it is needed most. We will be working with SMEs from all sectors and backgrounds to assess capability, co-design innovation plans and connect them to the right supports which will include training and internships.
The approach is hands-on. SMEs will be grouped into cohorts, supported through their journey, and encouraged to collaborate, share learning and grow together.
Catalyst is one of the core delivery partners and will lead engagement on the ground. Our job is to bring SMEs into the programme, help them navigate their innovation journey and ensure they get the support they need to make progress. We bring years of experience working with founders, innovators and scale-ups.
This is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Benefits of working at Catalyst
Competitive Benefits Package
Private medical insurance for you and your dependents
Generous pension contribution
Generous life assurance policy
Enhanced parental leave packages
Free open access to company organised events
Free parking onsite
Learning and development opportunities
Join the team
These roles can either be based in Belfast or Derry~Londonderry
Project Administrator
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fastpaced environment and enjoys supporting collaborative project delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and keep projects on track.
- Full time, fixed term 4 year contract ending September 2029
- Attractive benefits package – including flexible working options
- Competitive salary between £25,000 – £30,000 depending on qualifications and experience
Up to 4x Innovation Officer
We’re looking for proactive and organised individuals with strong project management skills who thrive in fast-paced, outcome-driven environments. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, confident engaging a wide range of stakeholders, and skilled at managing multiple workstreams, tracking progress against targets, and adapting swiftly to shifting priorities. If you’re motivated by delivering impact through collaboration in a purpose-led setting, this role is for you.
- Full time, fixed term 4 year contract ending September 2029
- Attractive benefits package – including flexible working options
- Competitive salary between £30, 000 – £34,000 depending on qualifications/experience
More info about Catalyst
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About Catalyst
Catalyst is an independent, non-profit science and technology hub focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland.
The epicentre of innovation in Northern Ireland, we provide everything that innovators and entrepreneurs need to reach higher and succeed faster – a home, a powerful community, enhanced by international networks of venture capital, and market development support.
Inclusivity is at the core of what we do at Catalyst, we are working to remove the barriers that prevent people from accessing opportunities in the innovation economy, such as access to entrepreneurship and learning the skills to innovate.
We invest, pro bono, all surplus profits from our property portfolio into nurturing a community-led innovation ecosystem that supports technology-focused start-ups, entrepreneurs, and innovators so they can create, scale, and flourish.
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Diversity and Inclusion at Catalyst
Diversity and inclusion aren’t boxes to tick on a CSR list. At Catalyst, they’re part of our DNA, lived, breathed, seen, and heard across our community, projects, and co-working spaces.
We not only want to foster and empower a culture of innovation, but also an environment where people can be their true, authentic self and thrive, and we’re proud to be recognised by the Diversity Charter for achieving silver status, with ambitions to progress to Gold.
As an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based solely on the individual’s ability to perform the role, and that’s allowed us to create an inclusive workplace which celebrates the diversity of our teams and community.
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Working at Catalyst
A certified Great Place to Work® and awarded as one of the top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK for 2024, Catalyst is one of Northern Ireland’s most exciting employers. With a strong vision of Opportunity for all from world-leading innovation, this is a workplace brimming with ambition to create social, cultural, and economic advantage. We are a force for good, bold in our approach with integrity at our core and passion in everything we do.
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Our Values
INTEGRITY
We approach everything with a straightforward, open and honest attitude. Every new challenge requires a brave, smart, and flexible way of thinking and we put integrity at the heart of every decision. Our strong moral code intuitively understands what doing the right thing means in every situation.
PASSION
We love what we do. We are committed to our members and partners, ready to go above and beyond for the future we are building together. This is the ‘Catalyst Way’. We sharpen our senses, take calculated risks together and work hard for a brighter future.
BE BOLD
Be ambitious and dare to be different. We are the catalyst that connects entrepreneurs and businesses to an eco-system and community that transforms ideas and innovation into real-world reality with global impact.
Have a question?
Contact Emma at emma.green@wearecatalyst.org
Emma Green
People and Culture Manager
Emma is Catalyst’s People and Culture Manager and works in the People & Culture team.
As a manager in a small and busy team, Emma is responsible for providing expert support on daily activities and key HR projects.
Prior to joining Catalyst, Emma obtained a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
