Events Associate – 2 year FTC

Digital Catapult

. Support the Marketing & Communications Manager NI and collaborate with the UK Digital Twin Centre programme team to create and produce events .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeBelfast • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £28,000 - £34,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and executing in-person, hybrid, and online events while ensuring high-quality service delivery and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in managing logistics, content design, and compliance within the technology, manufacturing, aerospace, or defence sectors.

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Event PlanningStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementContent DesignDDA Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Event ExecutionLogistics ManagementBudget HandlingDelegate EngagementImpact Measurement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Audio-Visual DeliveryEvent Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Industry Keywords

TechnologyManufacturingAerospaceDefenceHealth and Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Marketing & Communications Manager NI and collaborate with the UK Digital Twin Centre programme team to create and produce events
Plan, develop and deliver in-person, hybrid and online showcase events and demo days
Manage event execution, content, agendas and logistics
Resolve event issues and escalate them when necessary
Support event marketing activities to reach key audiences
Coordinate room setup, delegate registrations, speaker management, catering, audio-visual delivery, event visuals and materials
Manage client relations, delegate engagement, feedback, impact capture and measurement
Ensure events meet programme requirements, target audiences and objectives
Handle catering orders and budgets
Coordinate additional staffing rotas, event-day roles and responsibilities, and event suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in and passion for operational delivery in both physical and virtual event settings
High expectations of quality and seamless service delivery with a hands-on approach
Experience in supporting the design of content for events
Willingness to work flexibly and outside normal office hours, including early morning or late evening events
Strong stakeholder management, organisation and communication skills
Project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of DDA compliance and event health and safety would be advantageous
Experience in technology, manufacturing, aerospace, or defence industries would be advantageous
Successful completion of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance before starting employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year
Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary
Discretionary company bonus
4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance, buying holiday, and topping up your pension
E-Vehicle Scheme
Cycle2Work
Tech Scheme
Gym Discounts
Give As you Earn
PerkPal
Life insurance 4x salary
Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Hybrid working
Investment in ongoing learning and development
Company social events throughout the year
Free office snacks
Employee-led affinity groups and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
Football team, running and climbing groups, and volunteering activities