Communications and Events Assistant

Company: Alternatives
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Communications & Events Assistant, Belfast (3-Month Temp Assignment)

Our client, a leading professional membership organisation with an international presence, is seeking a Communications & Events Assistant to join their team on an initial 3-month Temporary Assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ready to build upon their experience across communications, events, and stakeholder engagement within a highly respected organisation.

As Communications & Events Assistant, you will support the delivery of a wide range of communications and engagement initiatives, helping to strengthen member engagement and support key organisational activities and events. This is a hands‑on and varied role within a collaborative and fast-paced team environment.

Core duties of the Communications & Events Assistant will include

  • Supporting the creation and distribution of member communications across email, web, and social channels
  • Assisting with the development of engaging newsletter and email content, helping to improve audience engagement and reach
  • Creating and scheduling social media content, supporting growth and visibility across digital platforms
  • Drafting content including articles, press releases, promotional copy, and event-related communications
  • Supporting PR and stakeholder engagement initiatives, coordinating communications activity with external partners and stakeholders
  • Assisting with the production of marketing and promotional materials for events, campaigns, and member initiatives
  • Supporting the management and updating of website content to ensure information remains current and engaging
  • Providing operational support for events and meetings, including coordination with suppliers and on-the-day delivery assistance
  • Supporting sponsorship and partnership activity, helping maintain strong external relationships
  • Assisting with member engagement initiatives and identifying opportunities to enhance member experience and value
  • Providing general coordination and administrative support across the wider team as required

Skills and experience you will need for the Communications & Events Assistant role

  • Strong interest or experience in communications, marketing, social media, or events
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
  • Confident using social media platforms and digital communication tools
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and proactive approach
  • Comfortable supporting projects and coordinating activity across different stakeholders
  • Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Arts, or a related field is advantageous
  • Experience supporting events, campaigns, or communications activity
  • Familiarity with email marketing or content management systems
  • Exposure to project coordination or timeline management

What’s on offer:

  • Central Belfast City location
  • 3-month temporary contract with possible extension
  • Opportunity to gain broad communications and events experience within a highly respected organisation
  • A temp role could work for you if you would like to build on experience, network at events, supplement freelance work on a short term role, or bridge a gap between travel or studies

Please note – this role will be fully remote initially due to office renovations, but will return to a hybrid model again once completed

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Posted: June 1st, 2026