At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead marketing campaigns and events for innovative tech programmes in Northern Ireland.
- Company: Join Digital Catapult, a top workplace in the UK with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, hybrid working, and great perks.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in tech while enhancing your skills and career growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in marketing, strong writing skills, and event management required.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 48000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and confident, hands‑on marketing and communications professional to join Digital Catapult for 12 months as maternity cover from September 2026 – September 2027. You will play a pivotal role in our Northern Ireland programmes and projects, leading activities and campaigns covering marketing, communications and events in collaboration with internal teams and external partners around the UK. You’ll maximise the reach and engagement of these campaigns, ensuring consistency of quality, brand and tone of voice, to successfully deliver work that attracts and onboards startups to our accelerator programmes, and enhances our organisation’s reputation.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)
- Manage end‑to‑end marketing planning and campaign delivery.
- Lead marketing activities for events to reach key audiences and manage events in‑person and/or online on the day, including large‑scale showcase events and demo days.
- Manage content delivery – draft written content, manage production of video content, and produce digital content to support programme delivery.
- Build successful working collaborations with internal teams and a range of external partners.
- Support our UK Digital Twin Centre Community Manager to ensure content is on brand and aligned to programme, and wider Digital Catapult, messaging.
- Work with senior leaders in Northern Ireland to provide advice and input into programme deliverables and ensure marketing and communications activities remain on schedule and aligned to KPIs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong and relevant marketing and/or communication experience.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing and communications, with experience using Canva, Mailchimp and WordPress desirable.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Previous experience delivering events (in‑person, online and hybrid).
- Confident stakeholder relationship management skills.
- Proactive and pragmatic approach to delivery with a solution‑oriented outlook.
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of key marketing tools including Google Analytics and Salesforce.
- Experience working in the technology, energy, aerospace or defence sectors is preferred, but not essential.
Salary: £42-48K (Subject to experience)
Deadline for Applications: 7th July 2026.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Proposed Start Date: 1 September 2026
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 under‑represented 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.
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.
Benefits:
- 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 2 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 heard and a variety of employee‑led affinity groups 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.
Marketing & Communications Manager - FTC in Belfast employer: Digital Catapult Group
Digital Catapult is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With a competitive salary range of £42-48K, generous benefits including a double-matched pension scheme, enhanced leave policies, and a commitment to diversity, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Northern Ireland, the role of Marketing & Communications Manager provides a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology projects while enjoying a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation.
