Emerging Technology Consultant/Researcher (SC Cleared)
Posted 2 days ago by Applied Talent Solutions
£60,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: An Emerging Technology Researcher is sought for a fast-growing innovation consultancy in Stratford, London, on a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanence. The role involves researching emerging technologies and delivering cross-disciplinary projects that connect innovative organizations across various sectors. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a passion for real-world impact. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver innovation and research projects with cross-sector teams.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative research into emerging technologies and market trends.
- Turn complex information into clear, defensible insights and client-ready outputs.
- Engage with startups, corporates, academia, and government to uncover opportunities and inform strategy.
- Support business development through research, proposals, and bid responses.
- Shape the delivery of innovation programmes and challenge-led initiatives.
Key Skills:
- Background in innovation consulting, technology research, venture analysis, or adjacent fields.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to triangulate sources and draw insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior audiences.
- Confident managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.
- Passionate about emerging technologies and their application for societal or economic impact.
- Knowledge of one or more sectors such as AI and data, space and telecoms, or engineering biology (nice to have).
Salary (Rate): £60,000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
An exciting opportunity for an Emerging Technology Researcher to join a fast-growing innovation consultancy driving emerging technology and ecosystem development across the UK. This role is based in Stratford, London on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract , with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent . The team delivers research, strategy and innovation programmes across sectors such as AI and data, space and telecoms, and engineering biology , working at the intersection of startups, government and industry.
The Opportunity You’ll play a key role in researching emerging technologies, shaping insights, and helping deliver cross-disciplinary projects that connect the UK’s most innovative organisations . This is a dynamic, hands-on role suited to someone with strong analytical ability , intellectual curiosity and a passion for real-world impact .
What You’ll Do
- Deliver innovation and research projects with cross-sector teams.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative research into emerging technologies and market trends.
- Turn complex information into clear, defensible insights and client-ready outputs .
- Engage with startups, corporates, academia and government to uncover opportunities and inform strategy.
- Support business development through research, proposals and bid responses.
- Shape the delivery of innovation programmes and challenge-led initiatives .
About You
- Background in innovation consulting, technology research, venture analysis or adjacent fields .
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to triangulate sources and draw insights .
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior audiences.
- Confident managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.
- Passionate about emerging technologies and their application for societal or economic impact.
- Nice to have: knowledge of one or more sectors such as AI and data, space and telecoms, or engineering biology .
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £48,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
- Contract: 6-month FTC, with potential to become permanent
- Bonus scheme and generous pension (up to 10% company contribution)
- Private healthcare, life assurance and critical illness cover
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Volunteering day
- Hybrid working with collaboration in Stratford and occasional UK travel
Why Apply
Join a team passionate about using technology and collaboration to tackle national challenges and accelerate innovation across industries. If you’re curious, analytical and thrive in fast-moving environments, this role offers the chance to make an immediate impact and grow within a mission-driven innovation environment.