Communications & Events Assistant, Belfast (3-Month Temp Assignment)
Our client, a leading professional membership organisation with an international presence, is seeking a Communications & Events Assistant to join their team on an initial 3-month Temporary Assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ready to build upon their experience across communications, events, and stakeholder engagement within a highly respected organisation.
As Communications & Events Assistant, you will support the delivery of a wide range of communications and engagement initiatives, helping to strengthen member engagement and support key organisational activities and events. This is a hands‑on and varied role within a collaborative and fast-paced team environment.
Core duties of the Communications & Events Assistant will include
* Supporting the creation and distribution of member communications across email, web, and social channels
* Assisting with the development of engaging newsletter and email content, helping to improve audience engagement and reach
* Creating and scheduling social media content, supporting growth and visibility across digital platforms
* Drafting content including articles, press releases, promotional copy, and event-related communications
* Supporting PR and stakeholder engagement initiatives, coordinating communications activity with external partners and stakeholders
* Assisting with the production of marketing and promotional materials for events, campaigns, and member initiatives
* Supporting the management and updating of website content to ensure information remains current and engaging
* Providing operational support for events and meetings, including coordination with suppliers and on-the-day delivery assistance
* Supporting sponsorship and partnership activity, helping maintain strong external relationships
* Assisting with member engagement initiatives and identifying opportunities to enhance member experience and value
* Providing general coordination and administrative support across the wider team as required
Skills and experience you will need for the Communications & Events Assistant role
* Strong interest or experience in communications, marketing, social media, or events
* Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
* Confident using social media platforms and digital communication tools
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and proactive approach
* Comfortable supporting projects and coordinating activity across different stakeholders
* Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Arts, or a related field is advantageous
* Experience supporting events, campaigns, or communications activity
* Familiarity with email marketing or content management systems
* Exposure to project coordination or timeline management
What’s on offer:
* Central Belfast City location
* 3-month temporary contract with possible extension
* Opportunity to gain broad communications and events experience within a highly respected organisation
* A temp role could work for you if you would like to build on experience, network at events, supplement freelance work on a short term role, or bridge a gap between travel or studies
Please note - this role will be fully remote initially due to office renovations, but will return to a hybrid model again once completed
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