Experiential Marketing Lead

Digital Catapult; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology innovation organization in the UK is seeking an Events Manager to plan and execute various events, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless logistics and exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate should have a background in event management, with strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers varied responsibilities and a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

5% performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Double-matched pension up to 10%

E-vehicle scheme

Gym discounts

Investment in ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience delivering physical and virtual events.
• Understanding of event design and execution.
• Willingness to work flexibly outside standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a variety of events aligned with goals.
• Manage event logistics and ensure overall success.
• Coordinate event activities from setup to attendee engagement.

Skills

Operational delivery in event settings

Quality service delivery

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in events management or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role

Digital Catapult is seeking an Events Manager to join its Marketing, Communications and Events team. Reporting to the Head of Events, you will plan and deliver a range of internal and external events – physical, virtual and hybrid – aligned with organisational goals. The role involves coordinating logistics, shaping content and ensuring an exceptional guest experience while working closely with internal teams and external partners. You will manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, requiring strong organisational, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with programme teams to define, create and produce a portfolio of events in one or more of our working areas to meet our strategic objectives and come up with suggestions to enhance event success.
• Manage events execution holistically, ensuring that event content and agenda meet the objectives, that logistics run seamlessly and any issues are resolved to ensure high customer satisfaction or escalated in a timely manner to the Head of Events (if needed).
• Coordinate the day‑to‑day running of events, including but not limited to room set‑up, managing delegate registrations, speakers’ management, catering, overseeing audio‑visual delivery, event visuals and materials, client relations, delegates’ engagement and feedback and impact capture and measurement.
• Ensure that hosted or co‑hosted events are relevant to Digital Catapult and the Events Team strategies, making sure they meet the requirements, the target audience, objectives and add value.
• Handle catering orders and budget, additional staffing rotas, roles and responsibilities on the day of the managed event and coordinate the work of various event suppliers (if required).

Requirements

• Experience in and passion for operational delivery in both physical and virtual event settings.
• High expectations of quality and seamless service delivery with a strategic thinking approach, an agile mind‑set and hands‑on skills.
• Understanding of the importance of event content and a holistic approach to event design and execution.
• Willingness to work flexibly and outside of normal office hours, as part of a team, often working on early‑morning or late‑evening events.
• Ideally educated to degree level in events management or qualified by experience, as well as knowledge of DDA compliance and event health and safety.
• Deadline for Applications: 5th January 2026.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and under‑represented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated. As members of the Disability Confident DNA Recruit we are a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer and Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits

• 5% performance‑related bonus.
• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, bank holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year.
• Double‑matched pension up to 10% of salary; 4% of salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan and private medical insurance.
• Additional benefits: E‑vehicle scheme, Cycle2Work, tech scheme, gym discounts, give‑as‑you‑earn, perkpal, life insurance 4× salary, free access to EAP & financial wellbeing advice, enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Hybrid working – great offices to work from 3 days per week; some roles may need to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work.
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development, company social events throughout the year and free office snacks. We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee‑led affinity groups champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback.
• We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion and to raise awareness. We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company‑wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.