Shape the future of Connected Places
Align your career with bold goals to create connected places that are good for people, prosperity, and the planet.
Mission & vision
We are the UK’s innovation accelerator for transport, the built environment, cities, and local growth.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge ideas and real-world impact, driving sustainable, equitable solutions for people and places.
If you’re passionate about creating smarter, greener, and more inclusive futures, join us in shaping the connected world of tomorrow, redefining how people live, move, and thrive.
Discover how we’re driving innovation for transport, cities, and local economies – and the team behind our work.
Collaboration at our core
Partner with governments, SMEs, and academia to scale innovations in transport and the built environment.
Empower businesses and regional organisations to unlock inclusive economic prosperity across the UK.
Work across sectors to bridge the gap between data potential and real-world impact.
Benefits
At the heart of this is a talented, collaborative, and purpose-driven team that reflects the values of Connected Places Catapult.
Flexible freedom
Hybrid working and a 9-day fortnight (alternate Fridays off) to fuel creativity and balance.
Grow while giving back
2 paid volunteering days yearly to support causes you care about.
Payroll Giving to amplify your charity impact.
Wellbeing first
Cash Health Plans including access to essential healthcare such as flu vaccine, dental and eye-care, + 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (extended to family).
Perks With Purpose
Retail discounts (Adidas, Tesco, M&S), cutting-edge tech access, and offices designed for collaboration (bike racks, showers, and innovation hubs).
Financial wellness
Salary-sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, tech loans), mortgage advice, and matched pension contributions.
Family-friendly
Enhanced parental leave for all parents, with flexible options and paid keep-in-touch days, supporting you through life’s big moments.
Hear from our team
What makes Connected Places Catapult unique? Our people.
What makes Connected Places Catapult unique is the people. The passion and commitment to making the world a better place and the diversity of thought and backgrounds within our workforce make coming to work a real pleasure!
I am genuinely inspired by how Connected Places Catapult lives its values. The forward-thinking policies and benefits are a testament to our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and truly unique workplace.
The company recently funded my attendance at a Model-Based Systems Engineering course, which was a brilliant opportunity for professional development and to learn a new skill. And thanks to the generous pension double-matching scheme, I’m able to plan and save for retirement with confidence.
Our Values
We are
Respectful
We build trust, treating each other with dignity, consideration and fairness.
We are
Accountable
We hold ourselves to account and work in an open, honest and transparent way.
We are
Curious
Seeking out and share knowledge and learnings openly and collaboratively, deomstraing a desire to learn from others.
We are
Purposeful
We work with energy and focus, driven by our goals and opportunities to achieve impact that is more than the sum of our parts.
Current roles
Ready to turn vision into action?
Our team
The experts behind the innovation
Our team has diverse and extensive experience spanning cities and the built environment, mobility and transport systems, innovation and enterprise support.
About connected places catapult
The UK’s innovation accelerator
The UK’s innovation accelerator
for transport, the built environment, cities and local growth
Our vision
Better connected places across the UK
At Connected Places Catapult, we are on a mission to create better connected places across the UK and beyond. We believe that innovation is the key to unlocking the potential of our towns, cities, and transport systems, making them more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous for everyone.
When connected places work, it benefits:
People: wellbeing, access and inclusion for everyone.
Planet: sustainable and increasingly regenerative living and moving.
Prosperity: prosperous local economies and trade.
From supporting SMEs to develop clean transport technologies to helping local authorities unlock innovation in public procurement, our work is making a tangible difference. We help businesses secure millions in investment, create jobs, and drive forward solutions that address climate change, social isolation, and economic inequality.
What we do and why it matters
Our mission is to bridge the gap between great ideas that can otherwise easily fail, and the marketplaces where they could be in demand. Download our full strategy to find out more.
We bridge the gap
Our big priorities
Transport Decarbonisation
Transport is the UK’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases. We are committed to reducing emissions by accelerating the adoption of clean technologies, particularly in harder-to-transition sectors like aviation and maritime.
Creating Efficient, inclusive, and safe transport
Integrated transport systems are essential for thriving communities. We work to improve end-to-end journeys, making public and shared transport more accessible, efficient, and safe.
Building Sustainable and Inclusive Spaces
The built environment plays a critical role in shaping our quality of life. We support the development of sustainable buildings, infrastructure, and public spaces that are designed with people in mind, helping to create places that are resilient, regenerative, and inclusive.
Place-making, planning and urban design
Misaligned spatial planning can delay critical infrastructure and hinder investment. We are helping to modernise planning processes through digital tools and integrated approaches that align housing, transport, and biodiversity.
Empowering local innovation economies
Strong local innovation economies are key to regional prosperity. We help address barriers such as finance, regulation, public-sector procurement, and place-based leadership and empower businesses, local authorities, and regional organisations to unlock investment, create jobs, and boost productivity.
Unlocking the benefits of data and digital
Data and digital technologies are transforming how we design, manage, and experience our places. We are fostering greater data sharing and collaboration across sectors, using tools like digital twins to improve decision-making and resilience.
Our Partners
How can we help?
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Our offices
London
The Urban Innovation Centre
One Sekforde Street
London
EC1R 0BE
Milton Keynes
Birmingham
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103 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 3AG
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