Marketing and Events Manager (Parental Leave Cover)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 FTE (depending on experience)

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid - some out of hours working for events)

Job Type: Fixed Term (13 months - Parental Leave Cover)

Working pattern: Part time (3.5 days per week - 26.25 hours) 

Closing date: 06/ 07/ 2026 - We encourage early applications as we reserve the right, if required, to close this role ahead of the date advertised.

Start date: 7th September 2026 - Ideally, the successful candidate will be able to start around this date to support a smooth handover period.

Who we are

We are Public Digital (PD), an award-winning, digital transformation consultancy. We help businesses, governments and global institutions thrive in the digital era. We apply the culture, processes, business models and technologies of the digital age to help teams build and run excellent services. Headquartered in London, we operate globally. 

We're values-driven and we articulate them in our positions on the PD website.

Attitude, as much as skill, is critically important to us as a team and we look for entrepreneurialism, initiative, kindness, and a willingness to pitch in. We fundamentally believe transformation is about people, and that change comes from creating great teams and the conditions to successfully empower them.

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Marketing and Events Manager to join our Communications and Marketing team as maternity cover for 13 months. In this role you'll help raise the profile of PD in the UK and internationally.

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing, you'll play a key role in planning and delivering our programme of in-person and virtual events, creating opportunities to showcase our work, expertise and impact. You'll also support a range of marketing and communications activities that promote PD, our people and the work we do with clients around the world.

This is a varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys bringing people together through great events while also contributing to wider marketing initiatives that strengthen our brand and reach.

How you'll make an impact

As our Marketing and Events Manager, you'll:

• Lead the planning and delivery of PD's programme of in-person and virtual events, including venue sourcing, supplier management, and coordination of photographers, videographers, AV providers and other event partners.
• Horizon-scan for external events, conferences and speaking opportunities relevant to our work, providing recommendations on attendance, participation and sponsorship opportunities.
• Maximise the impact of our events and external presence by identifying opportunities for promotion, partnerships and sponsorship, ensuring strong value for money and return on investment.
• Develop and deliver marketing campaigns to promote our events, thought leadership, services and people, using digital channels, audience targeting and performance measurement to maximise reach and engagement.
• Manage Public Digital's presence at external events, coordinating logistics, communications and follow-up activity to ensure a high-quality experience and strong business outcomes.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to understand their marketing and communications needs, providing advice on the most effective channels, campaigns and events to support their objectives.
• Manage and maintain our digital asset library, commissioning photography, videography and other creative content where required.
• Oversee the production, management and replenishment of marketing and event materials, including banners, publications, merchandise and promotional collateral.
• Measure and evaluate the success of events and marketing activity, producing reports and insights on key performance indicators such as attendance, engagement, lead generation and brand visibility.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues on how to maximise the marketing, networking and business development opportunities presented by events.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information about upcoming events across our communications channels, including our website, LinkedIn and other relevant platforms.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive briefing materials for speakers, attendees and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event delivery.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys working across events, marketing and communications.

You'll be able to demonstrate:

• Experience planning and delivering successful in-person and/or virtual events.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
• Experience using marketing channels such as email, social media, websites and CRM platforms to promote events, campaigns or services.
• Experience working with external suppliers, agencies or event partners.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to use data and insights to evaluate activity and identify opportunities for improvement.

We'd also be interested in hearing about any experience you have with:

• HubSpot or other CRM platforms.
• Webinar and virtual event platforms.
• Managing creative assets, photography, video or design projects.

How you will be assessed

We want to understand your background, experiences, perspective, and what motivates you to work with us.

We start with an initial sift of all applications, assessed against the What we’re looking for criteria in the advert.

If you’re shortlisted, the selection process will include a mix of the following :

• A short screening call via Google Meets (up to 30 minutes) with members of our hiring team. (Screening dates: 21st and 22nd July 2026)
• An in person panel interview, which includes an exercise and/or presentation. You’ll receive the case study in advance, along with full details about the format. (Interview dates: 28th July - 30th July 2026)

Each stage is designed to be a two-way conversation, giving you the chance to get to know us too.

Please ensure that your application, including any cover letter or supporting statement, is tailored to this role and Public Digital. Applications that appear to have been submitted for a different role or organisation may not be progressed.

We are also seeing an increase in the use of AI-generated application responses. While we recognise that candidates may use tools to support drafting and proofreading, we are looking for authentic, personal responses that reflect your own experience, skills and motivations. Applications that appear to be predominantly AI-generated or do not accurately represent an individual's own work may be rejected as part of the assessment process.

Why you should apply:

• Be entrepreneurial and contribute to the growth and success of Public Digital.
• Emphasis on learning, development, and progression.
• Empowerment to do your best work.
• Home and remote working, with flexibility in how you deliver work.
• Buddy system and prioritised mental health.
• Generous holiday allowance of 30 days, plus an additional office closure over the Christmas period.
• Private healthcare cover.
• Flexible benefits allowance.

Be a part of our amazing work culture. To read more about it please visit our Careers page which gives more details about our culture, employees and benefits.

We're an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best. Public Digital's mission is to help institutions thrive in the internet era - to do that well, we aim to hire and empower people who reflect the diversity of the users, communities and organisations we work with. 

We actively encourage applications from under-represented and minoritised groups, including those with lived experience of the challenges we're working to address. We're keen to hear from curious, collaborative and thoughtful people regardless of gender, age, ethnic identity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or physical disability.

If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, please apply anyway, you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

Things you need to know:

• Salary
  We’ll offer a salary that reflects your experience and the skills you show throughout the process. We aim to be as competitive as possible based on what you bring to the role.
• Flexible working
  We support flexible working, and you can split your time between home and our London office.
• However, as this is a role which includes event management, there may be times when you'll need to travel to a venue or attend in-person meetings, depending on the needs of the project. 
• Right to work
  You’ll need to already have the right to work in the UK when you start. We’re not able to sponsor visas for this role.
• Reserve list
  If the current live role is filled but we consider you right for PD, you will be offered the chance to join our reserve list. This means we can get back in touch if a similar opportunity comes up within that time, and you won’t need to reapply.
• Closing date
  We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of applications we’ve been receiving, we may close the role before the advertised deadline and won’t be able to accept applications once it’s closed.
• We aim to give at least 24 hours’ notice of early closure by updating the job advert where possible. Reviewing applications as they come in also helps us get back to candidates sooner, so you're not left waiting.