About this job

The Satellite Applications Catapult is looking for an Events and Digital Marketing Executive to join the Marketing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the visibility of and engagement with the Satellite Applications Catapult.

We are a learning organisation where our ways of working are underpinned by coaching and feedback, fostering adult to adult conversations. Innovation is at the heart of everything that we do, therefore being highly adaptive and agile with a GROWTH mindset will ensure your success at the Catapult. We expect our people to be Pioneering, Agile, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial, working at PACE.

Responsibilities

We run upwards of 20 workshops a year for customers and project partners at the Satellite Applications Catapult offices in Harwell and at other locations around the country, and at least 40 other events which include hosting visits from international delegations, engagement with international NGOs and STEM engagement activities. To support these activities, the Satellite Applications Catapult is lucky to have world-class event facilities in Harwell including a satellite operations centre, two giant video-wall rooms, a demo centre and a range of other flexible event space.

COVID-19 has meant that the way we do events has changed, but we continue to run a busy online schedule, which we are looking to expand over the coming year, and move back into in-person events as these become viable. Two major in-person events in 2021, include the UK Space Conference and Space Comm at Farnborough.

Profile

Working as part of an experienced marketing team, you will be owner of events and associated activity for all our programmes. You will be confident in delivering all elements of a busy events schedule, everything from managing registrations to working with stand builders, designers, and event management companies. You will also need to be a strong advocate of process to ensure success and consistency whilst demonstrating a can-do attitude and creative flair. You will also be responsible for shaping event activity for future years.

Skills & Experience required:

• 3+ years’ experience in a marketing events role
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience of planning, delivering and reporting on marketing events
• Experience of managing event agencies including stand builders, designers and event management companies
• Experience of managing budgets
• Experience of managing stakeholders from multiple business units and from external organizations
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight competing deadlines
• Exceptional motivational skills and ability to work on own initiative
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Client liaison and management skills
• Good people management and supervisory skills

Behaviours expected:

• Curiosity
• Innovation & Creativity
• Continuous Improvement
• Credibility
• Collaborative
• Driven to deliver
• Courage to challenge
• Passion