Senior Events and Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover - Up to 16 Months)

Salary: 40-45k per annum FTE + Benefits

Status: Maternity Cover (Up to 16 Months) /Full-time hours preferable

About Us

Energy Systems Catapult is an independent research and technology organisation. Our mission is to accelerate Net Zero energy innovation.

Launched in 2015 by Innovate UK, the Catapult has built a team of more than 250 people, with a range of technical, engineering, consumer, commercial, incubation, digital and policy expertise. They draw on sector-leading test facilities, modelling tools, and data collected from our back catalogue of more than 500 research projects.

We use that ‘whole energy’ system capability to support innovative companies -- small and large – to test, trial and scale their new products and services. Our impact comes when those innovators attract new customers, new investment and new grants so they can thrive in the future energy system.

Based in Birmingham, Energy Systems Catapult is part of a network of nine, world-leading technology and innovation centres, established by Innovate UK. The Catapult Network fosters collaboration between industry, government, research organisations, academia, and many others to transform great ideas into valuable products and services.

We believe that innovation often stems from connecting different areas and ideas, and that working together in person can be an important enabler for that. We therefore expect people to be in the Birmingham office ~40 days/year (roughly one day per week).

Role purpose

The Events and Marketing Officer is responsible for delivering a high-quality digital and in person events whilst providing day-to-day marketing support across the organisation.

This role is a balanced mix of events delivery (approximately 70%) and wider marketing support (approximately 30%) . The postholder will lead on the planning, promotion and delivery of a predominantly digital events programme, while also supporting integrated marketing campaigns, paid social activity and broader MarComms delivery.

Key responsibilities

Events delivery (approximately 70% of workload)

• Plan, manage and deliver a programme of digital-first events, with approximately 70% digital webinars and 30% in-person or hybrid events.


• Set up and manage end-to-end event journeys using Cvent (or similar), including registration pages, delegate communications and reporting.


• Write clear, compelling and audience-focused event copy, including:




• Registration pages


• Invitations and reminder emails


• Event descriptions and post-event follow-up communications


• Work closely with internal stakeholders to shape event objectives, formats, agendas and speaker line-ups.


• Coordinate logistics for in-person and hybrid events, including venues, suppliers and agencies where required.


• Ensure all events align with the wider MarComms calendar and organisational priorities.


• Capture, analyse and report on event performance, using data and feedback to inform continuous improvement.

Marketing and campaigns (approximately 30% of workload)

• Support the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns across digital channels.


• Set up, manage and optimise paid social advertising, particularly on LinkedIn.


• Support audience targeting, list building, and campaign performance monitoring.


• Contribute to marketing copy across channels, ensuring consistency of tone of voice and messaging.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Marcomms team to support priority activity.


• Provide flexible support to other marketing projects as required, including website content updates, website promotional work etc…

Skills and experience

Essential

• Experience delivering both in-person events and digital webinars.


• Strong copywriting skills, with the ability to create engaging and accessible content.


• Excellent organisational and project management skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.


• A proactive, collaborative approach with strong attention to detail


• Confidence working with digital platforms and marketing tools.

Desirable

• Experience using Cvent or a similar event management platform.


• Experience running paid social campaigns, particularly on LinkedIn.


• Experience working within a marketing or communications team.


• Familiarity with CRM systems, event best practice and performance reporting


• Familiarity with WordPress or similar website CMS platforms


• Experience working in an energy, innovation or public sector environment.


• Experience using lightweight design tools such as Canva to create event graphics or banners.

Personal attributes

• Creative thinker with a strong sense of audience and purpose


• Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working in an agile environment


• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.


• Practical and delivery-focused, with a willingness to take ownership.


• Calm under pressure, with a positive, solutions-focused mindset

Employee Benefits:

Annual leave 28 days plus bank holidays (FTE) + Buy/Sell holidays Buy/sell holiday – maximum 1 week based on contracted hours + Pension 2 for 1 contribution via salary sacrifice scheme up to 10% + Discretionary bonus scheme + Recognition scheme to celebrate “above and beyond”+ EV Scheme Salary sacrifice + Cycle2work Salary sacrifice + Life assurance 4 x salary + Health Cash Back Plan + Retail and gym discounts + Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 phoneline and 6 free counselling sessions + Snacks and drinks + Annual company off-site event.

Flexible working options for eligible employees = (Sabbatical/Compressed/Staggered/Flexible hours) + Working within a hybrid office attendance model with the expectation of being in the office at least 1 day a week + and:

Maternity Leave = (100% 13 weeks / 50% 13 weeks/SP 13 weeks/Unpaid leave for 13 weeks)

Adoption Leave = (100% 13 weeks/50% 13 weeks/SP 13 weeks/Unpaid leave for 13 weeks)

Paternity Leave = (100% 2 weeks)

Shared Parental Leave = (100% 10 weeks/50% 13 weeks/SP 13 weeks)

Would you like to Apply?

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st March 2026

Please note that at this time we are unable to provide UK visa sponsorship.

We welcome applications from all, including those who may be returning to work, those wishing to work flexibly for any reason, and those who may need additional support.

Energy Systems Catapult undertakes innovative and exciting work that will help shape the future of energy, with this in mind we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible, as we do reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

(Strictly No Agencies).

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion and belief, sexual orientation, or status regarding gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity."

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