Marketing & Communications Manager - FTC at Digital Catapult, Belfast, United Kingdom

Seeking an experienced marketing and communications professional for a 12-month maternity cover role focused on Northern Ireland programmes, including the UK Digital Twin Centre and Smart Nano NI. The position involves leading campaigns, events and content to attract programme participants, maintain brand consistency and strengthen organisational reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end marketing planning and campaign delivery.
• Lead marketing activities and on-the-day delivery for in-person, online and hybrid events.
• Create and manage written, video and digital content to support programme delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to build effective working relationships.
• Support the UK Digital Twin Centre Community Manager to ensure brand-aligned content.
• Provide marketing and communications advice to senior leaders and ensure activities align with KPIs.

Qualifications

• Strong and relevant marketing and communications experience.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and communications.
• Experience with Canva, Mailchimp and WordPress desirable.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Previous experience delivering in-person, online and hybrid events.
• Confident stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical skills with experience of Google Analytics and Salesforce.
• Experience in technology, energy, aerospace or defence sectors preferred but not essential.

Benefits And Growth

• Salary £42-48K depending on experience.
• UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and Best Workplaces in Tech.
• Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year.
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of salary.
• 4% discretionary bonus for flexible benefits including PMI and health cash plan.
• E-Vehicle Scheme, Cycle2Work, Tech Scheme, gym discounts, Give As You Earn, PerkPal.
• Life insurance 4x salary, EAP and financial wellbeing support.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Hybrid working with offices available 2 days per week.
• Investment in learning and development, company social events and employee affinity groups.