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

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)

• Work collaboratively with programme teams to define,createand produce a portfolio of events in one or more of our working areas to meet our strategicobjectivesandcome up withsuggestions to enhance events success

• Manage events execution holistically, ensuring that event content and agenda meet theobjectivesandlogisticsrun seamlessly and resolve any issues arising to ensure high customer satisfaction and/or escapein a timely mannerto the Head of Events (if needed)

• Coordinate the day-to-day running of events, including but not limited to room setup, managing delegate registrations, speakers’ management, catering, overlooking 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 the Digital Catapult and the Events Team strategies, making sure they meet the requirements, target audience,objectivesand add value

• Handle catering orders and budget,additionalstaffing rotas,rolesand responsibilities on the day of the managed event and coordinate work of various event suppliers (ifrequired)

• Experience in and passion for operational delivery in both physical and virtual event settings

• High expectationsof quality and seamless service delivery with a strategic thinking approach, an agilemind-setand hands-on skills

• Understanding of the importance of event content anda holistic approachto 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, would also beadvantageous

Deadline for Applications:5thJanuary 2026

Commitment to Equality,Diversityand 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 underrepresented groups and from candidates withmore or less experience, provided the requisite skills can bedemonstrated.

As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet theminimumcriteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process.

Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.

• We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
• 5% performance related bonus
• Digital Catapult is aDisability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
• E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
• Life insurance 4x salary;
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 3 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heardand a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.

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 groupsand volunteering activities.