Programmes & Events Executive

Manchester Digital is looking for a Programmes & Events Executive to help deliver the programmes, partnerships and events supporting the growth of Greater Manchester's tech ecosystem. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys bringing people, ideas and opportunities together, whether that's through sector events, talent initiatives, partnerships or community programmes. You'll work across high-profile conferences, ecosystem initiatives and talent programmes including Digital Her, Digital Skills Festival, Future Live, Grad Recharge and flagship conferences, supporting both delivery and relationship-building across the sector. We're looking for someone who is:

• highly organised
• proactive
• commercially aware
• comfortable managing multiple moving parts
• confident communicating with businesses and stakeholders
• genuinely interested in the tech ecosystem and how businesses grow
This role combines programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, outreach and commercial support, with the opportunity to build strong relationships across Greater Manchester's digital and tech sector.What You'll Be DoingProgramme & Event Delivery
• Support the planning and delivery of Manchester Digital programmes and events
• Coordinate logistics across physical and online events
• Support speakers, sponsors, attendees and partners throughout delivery
• Help create high-quality event and programme experiences
• Gather data, feedback and insights to support reporting and evaluation
• Support on-the-day delivery across conferences, networking events and ecosystem activity
Outreach, Partnerships & Commercial Support
• Research and identify potential sponsors, speakers, partners and contributors
• Support outreach activity across email, LinkedIn and calls
• Help manage prospect pipelines and CRM records
• Contribute to sponsorship, partnership and programme proposals
• Attend external events and support ecosystem relationship-building activity
• Identify opportunities for businesses to engage more deeply with Manchester Digital
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
• Help maintain strong relationships with businesses, educators, partners and community stakeholders
• Support communication with speakers, mentors, volunteers and contributors
• Contribute to content, updates and programme communications
• Support the growth and visibility of Manchester Digital's ecosystem activity
Operations & Administration
• Maintain accurate programme and delivery records
• Support reporting, evaluation and compliance processes
• Assist with onboarding, coordination and participant management
• Support safeguarding and GDPR processes where required, Manchester Digital is the independent, not-for-profit organisation supporting the growth of Greater Manchester's tech sector.
We work across:
• talent and skills
• ecosystem development
• conferences and events
• industry collaboration
• inclusion and diversity initiatives
• business growth and engagement
Everything we do is designed to strengthen the sector and create meaningful opportunities for the businesses and communities within it. You'll be joining a small, ambitious and supportive team with the opportunity to:
• build relationships across the ecosystem
• develop commercial and stakeholder engagement skills
• contribute to high-profile sector activity
• grow your profile within the industry, This role involves supporting activity with schools and young people. An enhanced DBS check will therefore be required as part of the recruitment process.
  
  Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Experience supporting or delivering programmes, events or projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence communicating with external stakeholders and building relationships
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work proactively and independently
• Comfortable using digital tools, spreadsheets and CRM systems
• Interest in Greater Manchester's tech ecosystem and business community
Desirable
• Experience working in tech, community, education or membership organisations
• Experience supporting sponsorship or partnership activity
• Experience using social media, Canva or marketing tools
• Experience engaging with schools, colleges or universities
• Understanding of safeguarding best practice (training provided)
  
  25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Office closure over the festive period
• Hybrid working
• Training and development opportunities