Shape insights about the future of cybersecurity and related emerging technology sectors.
Support the design and delivery of end-to-end research and consulting projects for clients, including scoping research questions, applying qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, interpreting findings and turning analysis into clear recommendations.
Create high-impact deliverables, presentations and reports that help clients make decisions on cybersecurity, emerging technology strategy and innovation opportunities.
Monitor cyber technology trends, threat landscapes, policy developments, market needs and wider drivers to inform client advice and Plexal’s innovation work.
Engage with innovators, startups, vendors, clients and ecosystem partners to understand their needs, challenges, capabilities and growth requirements.
Assess cyber and emerging technology propositions, including helping to interrogate vendor claims, understand technical trade-offs and identify risks and opportunities.
Support the design and delivery of world-class innovation, challenge-led programmes, pilots and new venture or capability-development activities.
Manage inputs across several workstreams, coordinating research, analysis, stakeholder engagement and delivery activity to agreed standards and timelines.
Proactively manage regular interaction, communication and collaboration with external stakeholders.
Support business development by contributing to public sector bids, bespoke proposals and the development of compelling client propositions.
Your Skills
Highly organised with a good understanding of innovation, collaboration and project management practices, tools and methodologies.
Analytical, with the ability to think critically and to understand, interpret and articulate complex technical, market and policy concepts.
Research and analysis skills, including strong analytical reasoning, methodological thinking, the ability to frame ambiguous problems and intellectual curiosity.
Applied understanding of modern cybersecurity concepts, threat landscapes and system architectures, with the ability to assess technology robustness and interrogate vendor claims with appropriate support.
Ability to translate technical concepts, trade-offs, risks and opportunities for audiences ranging from senior leaders through to technical specialists.
A structured, concise communicator who can confidently use key tools including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as project management and brainstorming tools.
Competent at taking responsibility for producing high-quality deliverables and presentations for senior external audiences.
Ability to work proactively, planning and organising own work with reference to appropriate strategies, policies, processes and protocols.