Senior Consultant (International Engagement) RC366

Contract type/Duration: Permanent

Working hours: Full Time 9 Day Fortnight working pattern

Band: 3.3

Salary: £63,340 - £73,221 (depending on office location and proven ability)

Reports to: Director of International and Trade

Location: Milton Keynes, Birmingham or London (minimum of two days a week in the office. You can do more than two days if preferable)
Closing date: 29th of July 2026

Interview dates: We will be interviewing for this role between the 10th of August to the 19th of August


The Role

International trade and collaboration play a vital role in driving economic growth by boosting exports, increasing productivity and driving much needed investment into the UK’s cities and regions. Connected Places Catapult works with governments, industry and innovation leaders around the world to open new markets, build international partnerships and showcase UK expertise globally. Reporting to the Head of International Partnerships, you will play a key role in delivering the Digital Construction International Programme, a flagship UK government programme that brings together governments, infrastructure owners and industry partners worldwide to advance digital construction. By promoting the adoption of international best practice in information management and BIM, the programme supports improved infrastructure outcomes, knowledge exchange and international collaboration. Drawing on your experience of international engagement and diplomacy, stakeholder management and complex programme delivery, you will build and manage relationships with UK embassies and high commissions, international governments and public sector organisations, multilateral institutions and industry leaders across a portfolio of countries. You will design and deliver international missions, workshops, and knowledge exchange activities that translate into meaningful partnerships, market opportunities and programme impact. Knowledge and experience of the construction and infrastructure sectors would be advantageous. The role will also involve support for the Global BIM Network, collaboration with multilateral organisations, and the coordination of senior inward and outward visits. Success will depend on your ability to navigate diverse cultural, political and commercial environments while building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and translating detailed programme deliverables into actionable outputs. You will join Connected Places Catapult's International and Trade Directorate, a small and dedicated team that leads our work on exports, inward investment and international partnerships. This is a matrix role, so you will also report into the Digital Construction International Programme lead. This role offers a unique opportunity to operate on the international stage, shaping partnerships that support innovation, economic growth and the global adoption of UK standards and expertise. International travel and regular engagement across time zones will be required, as will attending some evening events in London with or on rotation with other colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for building trusted client and stakeholder relationships, identifying new opportunities and supporting the delivery of high-quality international programmes. This will include shaping workstreams, developing bids and proposals, managing stakeholder information through the CRM system, and contributing specialist expertise that strengthens Connected Places Catapult’s credibility and impact. This includes:

• Deliver against agreed revenue, utilisation and programme targets, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, value for money and client confidence.
• Identify and develop new opportunities, including follow-on work, second phase wins and contributions to bids, proposals and account development.
• Scope, plan and lead workstreams, including budgets, deliverables, delivery models and coordination across core and virtual teams.
• Design and deliver professional, innovative and impactful activities that meet partner needs and help bridge the gap between innovation and market adoption.
• Build senior stakeholder buy-in, manage key relationships and ensure stakeholder, account and opportunity information is kept up to date in the CRM system.
• Contribute thought leadership, specialist insight and learning opportunities that strengthen delivery, proposal development and the wider capability of the team.
• Maintain your own professional development and role model Connected Places catapult’s commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity and inclusive innovation.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support Connected Places Catapult’s strategic outcomes and effective business operations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Spark creative thinking across all tasks.
• Apply systems thinking to problem solving.
• Create effective networks.
• Use personal influence to progress beyond challenges and blockers.
• Use experience to provide the voice of the customer in all activities.
• Effectively manage communication across teams and stakeholders, lead meetings and contribute to publications and events.
• Co-ordinate plans across activities.
• Role model agility and adaptation.
• Champion and promote inclusion and sustainability.

Benefits

• 9 day fortnight for everyone
• 23.5 holiday entitlement for everyone, with pro-rata calculations for part-time employees, along with a Christmas shutdown period for additional days off.
• Competitive pension, up to 10% company contribution to help you save for your future.
• Two paid days of volunteering leave per year (pro-rata for part-time employees) to support charitable activities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential work/life support services to you and your immediate family members.
• Cycle to Work Scheme encouraging a healthy and sustainable commute.
• Cash Health Plan, offering reimbursement for a wide range of essential and everyday healthcare expenses, promoting your well-being.
• Payroll Giving scheme, allowing regular charitable contributions from pre-tax income, maximizing the impact of your donations.
• Discounts and offers from a wide variety of retailers, enhancing your purchasing power and providing savings opportunities.
• Mortgage Advice benefit, delivered in partnership with Charles Cameron & Associates – provides employees with free, expert mortgage advice and end-to-end mortgage support from the application process through to completion.