Events & Marketing Coordinator

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.

• 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
• 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

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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