Sponsorship & Events Assistant (30k Belfast)

Job Title: Sponsorship & Events Assistant
Location: Hybrid (Minimum of 3 days a week at base location)

Why you'll want to work with our client:

On behalf of our client, VANRATH is excited to present this fantastic opportunity for a Sponsorship & Events Assistant. Our client is a leading financial institution driven by a clear purpose: to help customers, colleagues, and society thrive. They are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential.

Our client is deeply committed to sustainability, having achieved Platinum Level in the 2022 Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey, and they are passionate about supporting local communities through various charitable initiatives.

If you share these values and want to be part of an organisation that truly invests in its people, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Your Benefits:

Our client offers much more than just a competitive salary (starting at £30,000, depending on experience). They provide a wide range of flexible benefits designed to support your well-being, including options to buy extra holidays, access medical treatments, gym discounts, and a salary sacrifice car benefit. You'll also enjoy discounts through their exclusive employee perks program.

The Role:

As a Sponsorship & Events Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Sponsorship & Events Manager to deliver impactful sponsorship activation plans and organise events that boost brand visibility and achieve strategic objectives. Your responsibilities will include managing event logistics, coordinating communication strategies, and ensuring all sponsorship agreements are fulfilled.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sponsorship Activation: Work closely with the Sponsorship & Events Manager to deliver on youth sport sponsorships with Ulster Rugby, GAA, and NISFA, including managing match activations and overseeing all related communications (social media, press, and internal comms). Occasionally, you'll support B2B sponsorships for added business value.
• Agency Management: Collaborate with creative agencies to produce promotional assets, ensure branding is in place for events, and manage all event-related supplies and materials.
• Budget Management: Track and reconcile sponsorship costs, ensuring spending aligns with allocated budgets.
• Financial Promotions Compliance: Work with internal teams to ensure marketing communications meet compliance standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain ongoing communication with sponsor partners, external agencies, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution of all sponsorship and event activities. Brief key personnel for events and manage sponsorship agreements.

Your Skills:

• Strong communication and writing skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven experience in Marketing, Communications, or Event Management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines while effectively prioritising workload

Preferred:

• Experience in managing sponsorship activation strategies

If you believe this opportunity aligns with your skills and values, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV. VANRATH is proud to support our client in their recruitment efforts and looks forward to helping you take the next step in your career.