events and marketing officer

Events and Marketing Officer
£25,265 to £33,336 depending on experience
Park Farm, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9NZ
Ref: SV/1200

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an Events and Marketing Officer to join NIAB’s Corporate Communications and Events team to co-ordinate and deliver our corporate events programme; from online workshops to on-farm events, from scientific conferences to trade events and exhibitions across the UK. You will also assist in the delivery of our corporate communications programme, working with teams and services across NIAB in delivering marketing materials, website content and event graphics.

This is an opportunity for someone with either a background in business or events administration, or a new graduate looking for their first step on the communications career ladder. Apprenticeship opportunities available.

You’ll be working in a lively, dynamic atmosphere, where tact and discretion excellent communication skills will be invaluable in your dealings with important customers and visitors. You will also need to be practical with good DIY skills, as you’ll be supporting exhibition stand builds from field to conference centre. This role can sometimes be physically demanding, working at both indoor and outside events and involving manual handling of items up to 15kg.

Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with occasional work outside normal working hours.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• A Levels (or equivalent)
• Experience in administration support
• Good understanding of office management and marketing principles
• Competency in Microsoft Office (ideally Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Experience of using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Confident and self-motivated
• A driving licence or access to independent means of travelling, enabling you to travel occasionally to meetings, events and conferences across the UK. Transport will be provided.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience in a similar role, especially event management
• Experience of online conferencing software and hardware, including audio-visual equipment
• Strong digital communication knowledge with experience of Content Management System (CMS) and online content creation
• Familiarity with office management software
• Familiarity with document sharing and communication

ABOUT US

NIAB is a dynamic, research led and market driven plant bioscience organisation, with an emphasis on innovative applications for end-users in the agricultural, horticultural and food sectors. With over 100 years of experience of technology evaluation and transfer, NIAB is spear-heading the advancement of plant genetic resources through research, technical services and training.

NIAB actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. As a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing people living with a disability.

LOCATION

The role is primarily based at NIAB Park Farm, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9NZ, 4 miles from Cambridge city centre, with some homeworking being possible. Free on-site parking and linked by cycle ways and regular buses to Cambridge city centre and railway station. Close to Junction 32 of A14, with easy access to M11, A10 and A11.

BENEFITS

Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays and 3 days off during the Christmas period, flexible working, generous sick pay, attractive pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, free on-site parking and great colleagues.

Closing date: 5 February 2023.