Senior Events and Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover 16 Months)

Salary: 40-45k per annum Benefits

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

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 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 newinvestmentand 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 centresestablishedby 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 oneday per week).

Role purpose

The Marketing and Events Officersupportsthe organisations marketing strategy by increasing brand awareness strengthening audienceengagementand supporting lead generation acrossthe full marketing mix.

A core responsibility of the role is to lead the transition away from full hands-on delivery of routine project dissemination webinars replacing this with a simplified and scalable self-service model for the wider business. This includes developing clear templates processes and guidance that enable teams to deliver digital engagement activity efficiently withappropriate marketingoversight rather than ongoing operational delivery.

Alongside this enablement role the postholder willretainresponsibility for the organisation promotion and delivery of selected high-value events and engagement activity that directly support brand visibility lead generation and strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

Marketing and campaign delivery

Support the delivery of the organisations marketing strategy with a focus on increasing brand awareness strengthening audience engagement and supporting lead generation.

Contribute to the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns across digital channels ensuring activity is aligned with agreed priorities and target audiences.

Write clearcompellingand audience-focused marketing copy across channels including:

• Email campaigns andregular monthlynewsletters Websitecontent and landing pages reactive updates and proactive additions

Set up paid social advertising andbrief in the design ofcampaign assets. Monitor and evaluate performance.

ManageMarCommssuppliers as and whenappropriate.

Events

Lead the transition away from fully managed project dissemination webinars replacing this with a simplified self-service model for the wider businessby:

• Developingandmaintainingevent templates guidance and standardised processes that enable teams to self-serve while ensuring brand and marketing standards are met.
• Managing the relationship with the event technology supplier
• Amending signingoffand making recommendations for improvingwebinarlanding pages

Ensure all events and engagement activity align with the wider marketing calendar messagingframeworkand audience priorities.

Plan organisepromoteand deliver marketing-led events and engagement activity that supportsbrand visibility and lead generation including:

• Planningand deliveringbrand and lead generation focused webinars as part of integrated marketing campaigns.

• Deliver a small number of larger high-value in-person events each year (typically around two) alongside smaller in-person staff or office-based events whereappropriate.

Lead exhibition coordination including:

• Booking floor space with organisers
• Briefingand managingstand designproductionand installation in line with brand guidelines.
• Briefingand coordinatingthe design and production of exhibition literature and supporting marketing collateral.
• Brief BD and other colleagues attending exhibitions onobjectives messaging audience focus and follow-up processes.
• Capture and review exhibition outcomes where possible feeding insight into future marketing and lead generation planning.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the MarComms team to support priority organisational activity and campaigns.

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 bestpracticeand performance reporting

Familiarity with WordPress or similar website CMS platforms

Experience working in an energyinnovationor public sector environment.

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

Personal attributes

Creative thinker witha strong senseof audience and purpose

Highly organisedadaptableand 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 areunableto 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.

Privacy Statement

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In the recruitment process we Energy Systems Catapult Limited are a Data Controller. This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal data about you.

The Energy Systems Catapult Limited is located at Cannon House 7th Floor 18 Priory Queensway Birmingham West Midlands England B4 6BS and can be contacted by email at:

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