Events & Engagement Graduate - 5 Month contract

Bright Software Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Bright Software Group is seeking a proactive Events & Engagement Intern for a 5-month contract in Leamington Spa. You will support webinars, exhibitions, and social media, gaining hands-on responsibility from day one.

The role offers exposure to live events, client-facing activities, and opportunities to contribute ideas in a fast-paced environment within a growing UK/IE market.

Qualifications

• Creative and proactive in generating ideas for events and content.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident communicator across clients, audiences, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of Bright's webinar programme from brief to delivery.
• Coordinate webinars, speaker liaison, platform setup, and attendee communications.
• Support planning and delivery of exhibitions, trade shows, and roadshows across the UK.
• Draft social content and provide live social coverage at events.
• Analyse post-event activity and contribute ideas to improve engagement.

Skills

Creative

Organised

Communication

Public Speaking

Content Writing

Travel willingness

Education

Marketing degree or qualification

Tools

Canva

CRM

Webinar platform

Social scheduling tools

Job description

Events & Engagement Graduate - 5 Month contract

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Leamington Spa

Description

About Bright Software Group

At Bright, we are powering the digital practice of tomorrow - today.

We deliver products that help accountants, payroll bureaus, and businesses across the UK and Ireland work smarter and win more. Our innovative solutions and outstanding customer experiences enable our customers to run their businesses efficiently and serve their customers brilliantly.

We believe understanding is the difference between working and winning.

We're a fast-moving, ambitious organisation growing rapidly across the UK and Ireland, and our Marketing team plays a central role in driving that growth.

The Role

This is a hands-on Events & Engagement Intern role, working closely with the Events & Engagement Manager and the wider Marketing team. You'll support delivery across webinars, exhibitions, trade shows, and social media - getting involved in live activity from day one.

This role suits someone who wants to take on real responsibility early, is comfortable representing Bright in front of clients and audiences, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same.

What You'll Do

Webinar Programme

• Assist with the day-to-day delivery of Bright's webinar programme
• Coordinate webinars from initial brief to delivery - scheduling, speaker liaison, platform set-up, registration, and attendee communications
• Manage the webinar calendar, keeping activity planned and coordinated across multiple campaigns, products, and audiences
• Support live webinar delivery, including technical and speaker support
• Own webinar reporting, tracking registrations, attendance, engagement, and lead generation
• Research competitor webinar activity and suggest new ideas for topics, formats, and audience engagement

Events & Exhibitions

• Support the Events & Engagement Manager with planning and delivery of exhibitions, trade shows, roadshows, and other in-person event
• Assist with event logistics - suppliers, venues, merchandise, equipment, collateral, shipping, registrations, and attendee requirements
• Attend and represent Bright at events across the UK and, where required, Ireland
• Support post-event activity including lead management, reporting, and analysis
• Research new event opportunities and contribute ideas for how Bright can stand out and engage target audiences

Social Media

• Support delivery of Bright's social media activity across multiple channels, audiences, and brands
• Draft and schedule social content that is consistent with each brand's tone of voice and objectives
• Provide live social media coverage from Bright events, exhibitions, and webinars
• Monitor social performance and use insights to inform future content decisions
• Stay current with platform developments and content trends, sharing ideas relevant to Bright

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Creative, curious, and full of ideas - with the initiative to act on them
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A confident communicator who is comfortable working with a range of people
• Comfortable writing and adapting content for different audiences and platforms
• Willing to take ownership and responsibility for your work
• Analytical and interested in understanding performance - what worked, what didn't, and why
• Willing to travel and attend events across the UK
• Comfortable appearing on camera for Bright's webinars, including facilitating or hosting sessions
• Comfortable working alongside AI tools; curious about how technology can make you better at your job

Desirable

• Experience or knowledge of social media platforms and content creation
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva or similar creative platforms
• Experience using webinar, CRM, email marketing, or social scheduling platforms
• An interest in B2B marketing, technology, or SaaS
• A degree or qualification in marketing, communications, events management, or a related field

Working At Bright

Bright builds software that genuinely makes people's working lives easier. That matters - and you'll never have to apologise for what you're selling.

But honestly, the first thing people mention is the culture. It's collaborative, it's human, and we're not a small company anymore, but it still feels like one in the best way. People are genuinely looked after here and that's not just something we say.

You get real autonomy to learn, grow, and make an impact. And right now is a genuinely exciting time to join. We're growing fast, investing heavily in AI, and that creates real opportunity for the business and for the people in it.

It's a place where curious people thrive.