Marketing and Events Manager

New Resource Group; Melksham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Marketing and Events Manager to join their team on a temporary basis. This role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver innovative marketing campaigns that enhance brand visibility and support business growth. You will manage a diverse range of events, particularly within the defence and emergency services sectors, while collaborating with creative teams to produce high-quality content. If you are a creative thinker with a proactive attitude and a passion for marketing, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Events Management, or Communications is essential.
• Minimum of 2 years in event marketing or similar role required.

Responsibilities

• Manage event calendar and coordinate industry-specific events.
• Create targeted marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness.

Skills

Event Marketing

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Creative Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Events Management

Degree in Communications

Job description

Summary:
We are delighted to be working on behalf of a specialist manufacturer in their search for a Marketing and Events Manager on a Temporary basis.
Our client is seeking a creative and driven Marketing Executive to join their team and support a variety of marketing and events projects. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you'll help shape and deliver campaigns that raise brand awareness, connect with their audience, and support the growth of the business. This is a hands-on role where you'll have the chance to contribute ideas, take ownership of tasks, and really make an impact.

Key responsibilities:

1. Manage and maintain the event calendar across the UK and EMEA regions, while providing support for the wider global event schedule.
2. Plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of industry-specific events—primarily within the defence and emergency services sectors.
3. Create and implement targeted marketing campaigns (both online and offline) to drive brand awareness, lead generation, and commercial growth.
4. Collaborate with the wider team to organise and support professional photo and video shoots for use across campaigns and digital channels.
5. Keep up to date with the latest marketing trends and innovations, particularly in digital and social media.
6. Work closely with internal stakeholders across sales, product, and creative teams, ensuring all communications are consistent and on-brand.
7. Develop a range of marketing materials and branded merchandise to support campaign and event activity.
8. Support product launches by working with marketing and product teams to take new offerings to market effectively.
9. Build and maintain relationships with creative agencies and production partners to deliver high-quality visual content.
10. Oversee event budgets, ensuring costs are managed efficiently and within scope.
11. Provide additional support for exhibitions, day-to-day marketing tasks, and administrative duties as required.

Ideal Candidate:

1. A degree in Marketing, Events Management, Communications, or a related field.
2. A minimum of years of hands-on experience in event marketing or a similar role.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
4. Proven organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.
5. A creative and solution-focused mindset, able to bring fresh ideas to the table.
6. Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
7. A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to stay positive when faced with challenges.
8. Experience working across international teams, managing time zones and cultural differences effectively.
9. Familiarity with marketing or event work within the defence or public safety sectors.
10. Prior experience supporting initiatives for first responders or within similarly structured industries.