# Events Manager- FTC > Digital Catapult · London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-06-05 **Salary:** GBP 42,000–52,000 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Events ## Description Digital Catapult is seeking a confident Events Manager to join its Marcomms (Marketing, Communications, and Events Team on an 8-month Fixed Term Contract working on our Bridge/ Frontier Programme. Reporting to the Head of Events, you’ll plan and deliver a range of internal and external events, physical, virtual, and hybrid, aligned with the Bridge/Frontier programme, these activities have been outlined in the programme commitments and our crucial to the success of this phase of the programme. The role is required to design event activity that will showcase our work on the Bridge/Frontier programme and coordinating logistics, shaping content, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience while working closely with internal teams and external partners. The Events Manager will be expected to be on site at a Digital Catapult location at least three days per week. **WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)** - Work collaboratively with the Bridge/Frontier programme team to define, create and produce a portfolio of events to meet our strategic objectives and come up with suggestions to enhance events success  - Manage events execution for Bridge/Frontier, ensuring that event content and agenda meet the objectives and logistics run seamlessly and resolve any issues arising to ensure high customer satisfaction and/or escalate in a timely manner to the Head of Events (if needed)  - Coordinate the day-to-day running of events across the programme, 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 Bridge/Frontier programme at Digital Catapult, making sure they meet the requirements, 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 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  - Strong stakeholder management, organisation and communication skills - You’ll have project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, requiring strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills along with strong attention to detail - 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 be advantageous  Salary: c.42K-52K subject to experience Deadline for Applications: 19th June 2026 Like the sound of what we do but unsure if this is the right role for you? If you are interested in joining Digital Catapult and hearing about our latest vacancies, please email across your CV to [digital-catapult@jobs.workablemail.com](mailto:digital-catapult@jobs.workablemail.com) **Commitment to Equality, Diversity and 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 with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated. As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria 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. ## Benefits - We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations. - Digital Catapult is a Disability 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; - Discretionary company bonus - 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. This role will be expected to be on site at least 3 days per week. - 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 heard and 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 groups and volunteering activities. ## Apply [Apply at Digital Catapult](https://apply.workable.com/digital-catapult/j/298CA767FE/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)