Events & Marketing Manager

Our client supports students in building confidence and finding their place in the working world through a combination of digital tools, engaging content, and career-focused resources.

By collaborating with universities, employers, and professional organisations, we create connections that open up opportunities and help students make informed decisions about their futures.

At the centre of this is our Student Success function, which brings together campaigns, partnerships, content, and events designed to inspire and broaden access to career pathways.

About the Role

This position focuses on leading the delivery of a national events programme alongside integrated marketing campaigns. You will be responsible for ensuring events are executed to a high standard while supporting wider engagement and commercial goals.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in bringing event strategies to life through detailed planning, collaboration across teams, and ongoing performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Delivering high-quality events

• Plan and execute a range of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, ensuring a consistent and professional experience
• Manage suppliers, venues, and logistics to ensure smooth delivery from start to finish
• Align all activity with defined engagement and commercial objectives
• Develop clear pre- and post-event processes, including risk management and performance reviews
• Continuously improve delivery by capturing feedback and applying learnings

Driving engagement through marketing campaigns

• Create and deliver multi-channel campaigns across digital, email, social, and on-campus activity
• Work collaboratively to ensure messaging is consistent and impactful across all channels
• Monitor campaign performance and use insights to optimise future activity
• Support broader commercial objectives, including audience growth and market expansion

Operational planning and performance management

• Oversee the events calendar, ensuring timelines, budgets, and resources are effectively managed
• Track key performance indicators such as attendance, satisfaction, and return on investment
• Produce detailed reports to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
• Manage event platforms and systems to ensure a seamless user experience and accurate data capture
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and introduce new ideas across workflows

Collaboration and stakeholder management

• Work closely with internal teams across marketing, sales, content, and design to deliver integrated activity
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, suppliers, and venues
• Share insights and performance data to support wider business planning and strategy

Financial management

• Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking across events and campaigns
• Ensure accurate processing of invoices and purchase orders in line with internal procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering events and marketing campaigns in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Confidence working with data, metrics, and performance reporting
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers, and stakeholder relationships
• Clear and professional communication skills
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and attention to detail
• An interest in supporting students and improving access to career opportunities
• Experience within education, early careers, or youth-focused marketing would be an advantage.

Additional Information

• Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
• Standard probationary period applies
• Pre-employment checks will be required as part of the hiring process

About the Wider Business

Their broader mission is to help young people navigate the transition from education into employment. By working closely with partners across education and industry, they aim to create meaningful connections that benefit both students and employers.

Ultimately, their focus goes beyond job matching — they’re committed to helping individuals explore their options, build confidence, and take the next step in their careers.

If you think this is the role for you - please apply now!