Digital Marketing Executive Belong to Something Amazing Catalyst is seeking a Digital Marketing Executive to play a central role within our marketing team, helping to communicate and amplify our vision for innovation across Northern Ireland. This role will support the development and delivery of creative marketing campaigns that showcase Catalyst’s programmes, partnerships, and impact within the innovation ecosystem. Working collaboratively across teams, the Marketing Executive will help create engaging content, manage digital channels, and support events and initiatives that highlight Catalyst’s mission to connect entrepreneurs, industry, academia, and investors. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated marketing professional to contribute to strengthening Northern Ireland’s reputation as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. About Catalyst: Catalyst is an independent, non-profit science and technology hub, driving innovation-led growth in Northern Ireland. We are a purpose-led, ambitious team where you can do meaningful work, grow quickly, and help shape Northern Ireland’s future. Every surplus we generate is reinvested into inclusive entrepreneurship, innovation programmes and community impact, building a more competitive, resilient and inclusive economy. We offer a front-row seat to innovation, working with founders, researchers, global companies and emerging technologies, including AI. At Catalyst, you'll join a team built on integrity, boldness and passion, part of an organisation that is trusted, impactful, and making innovation easier, more inclusive, and more impactful for everyone in Northern Ireland Working at Catalyst: A certified Great Place to Work® and recognised as one of the top 100 Workplaces in the UK for 2024, receiving awards for Best Place to Work, Best Workplace for Development, Best Workplace for Employee Wellbeing, and Best Place to Work for Women, Catalyst is one of Northern Ireland’s most exciting employers. With a strong vision of Opportunity for all from world-leading innovation, this is a workplace brimming with ambition to create social, cultural, and economic advantage. We are a force for good, bold in our approach with integrity at our core and passion in everything we do. Diversity and Inclusion at Catalyst: Diversity and inclusion aren’t boxes to tick on a CSR list. At Catalyst, they are part of our DNA, lived, breathed, seen, and heard across our community, projects, and co-working spaces. We not only want to foster and empower a culture of innovation, but also an environment where people can be their true, authentic self and thrive, and we are proud to be recognised by the Diversity Charter for achieving silver status, with ambitions to progress to Gold. As an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based solely on the individual’s ability to perform the role, and that’s allowed us to create an inclusive workplace which celebrates the diversity of our teams and community. Employee Perks: Competitive benefits package including private medical insurance for you and your dependents after probation Generous pension contribution Generous life assurance policy Enhanced parental leave packages Hybrid working options available Free open access to company organised events. Access to company gym Key Information: Full time, fixed term contract (Maternity cover) ending July 2027 Salary up to £31,000 per annum depending on experience/qualifications. Attractive benefits package. Based at The Innovation Centre, Queen’s Island, Belfast. Reporting to the Brand Lead. Responsibilities: Support the delivery of Catalyst’s marketing strategy by coordinating campaigns and marketing activities that promote Catalyst to its target audiences and contribute to organisational objectives. Manage multiple marketing projects from initial brief through to delivery, including content planning, campaign timelines and stakeholder communication. Support the creation of marketing content across digital channels including website, newsletters and social media platforms. Coordinate email communications, including newsletters and campaign emails, and maintain relevant mailing lists and distribution channels. Capturing and sharing live social coverage during events to drive audience engagement. Measuring and reporting performance of digital marketing through online analytics tools (including Google Analytics) and assess against goals. Ensure all digital communications are high quality, with consistent messaging and clear alignment with Catalyst brand guidelines. Assist with copywriting and co-ordinating Catalyst publication. Maintaining our media library. Undertaking any other reasonable duties which fall within the remit of this role. Essential Criteria: 3 years experience in digital marketing and communications Experience of social media management and ability to develop creative marketing ideas Experience in email/newsletter marketing Experience in planning, executing, and optimising digital campaigns Ability to analyse performance data and produce reports and an understanding of conversion and engagement metrics Strong proof-reading ability and copy writing skills Ability to prioritise and multitask to deliver to strict deadlines Excellent time management and organisational skill Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skill Proven ability to work and collaborate with the wider team and external stakeholders. Desirable Criteria: Degree in marketing, business, communications, or another relevant subject A genuine interest in innovation and entrepreneurship, especially in the tech sector Working knowledge of CMS Systems Experience testing and optimising campaigns (A/B testing) Strong visual awareness and understanding of design for marketing Professional certificates in marketing, PR or communications Special Requirements: Proof of right to work in the UK On occasion to work evenings and weekends for events Criteria may be enhanced to aid shortlisting. Exceptional candidates who do not meet the criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience