This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the fastest growing companies in the defence simulation sector. We are looking for an Events & Marketing Coordinator to lead the planning, organisation and delivery of our participation at defence exhibitions, conferences and customer events across the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our events, demonstrations and marketing activities are delivered to the highest professional standard, supporting our continued growth in global defence markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Event coordination – Ensure that our team’s event attendance and in-person product demonstrations are fully coordinated, resourced, and supported.
- Plan and execute all logistics relating to events.
- Conduct comprehensive planning and scheduling
- Managing event staffing
- Arrange meetings with clients
- Coordinate presentation materials
- Liaise with event managers, stand build team, and suppliers to ensure the company’s vision is delivered.
- Plan travel and arrange any special access permissions required
- Participate in and assist client-facing activities (demonstrations, presentations, general engagement) Develop a strong knowledge of the Matrix Pro Sims product line.
- Social Media Management: Curate and post professional standard content across social platforms to maintain engagement and highlight past and future event attendance
- Coordinating marketing materials
- Manage inventory of physical event assets (tech assets, marketing materials, etc)
- Proactive management & maintenance of software demonstration assets
- Support the marketing and sales teams in the development of new marketing materials
Skills & Attributes:
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent planning, coordination and organisational skills.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Technically confident with a good understanding of IT and software.
- Comfortable working independently within a remote, globally distributed team.
- Professional, confident and personable when engaging with customers from international defence organisations.
- A genuine interest in defence, military technology and simulation.
Required Experience & Qualifications:
- Experience coordinating complex projects, events, logistics or project delivery.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Valid passport with the ability to travel internationally.
- Ability to obtain visas and security clearances for travel to NATO and allied nations where required.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience working with digital software products or technical solutions.
- Previous experience within the defence sector, Armed Forces or defence industry.
- Experience supporting defence exhibitions or trade events.
- Not essential but desirable experience with Adobe In-Design, Photoshop and Reader Pro.
Details:
- This is a full time, hybrid or remote working role, based in the UK. The candidate must, however, be able to travel to company offices, events, and other key locations as required.
- Flexible working hours within a demanding, high-performing and globally distributed team.
- Matrix Pro Sims is a growing company and there may be opportunities for further professional development and evolution of the role.
- Competitive salary based on experience:
- Junior £30,000 - £40,000 p/a
- Experienced £40,000 - £55,000 p/a
Application Process:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to career@slitherine.co.uk or via the Apply button. By submitting your resume, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes by Slitherine Software UK Ltd and its subsidiaries.
