Graduate Events & Communications Co-ordinator

A graduate role supporting the planning and delivery of events, internal communications, and brand engagement activities for a growing engineering company.

About the role

WGM Engineering is looking for a creative, organised and proactive Graduate Events & Communications Co-ordinator to join our growing business, this is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone looking to build a career across events, communications, brand engagement and content creation.

You will support the planning and delivery of internal and external events, including client events, exhibitions, careers fairs, lunch and learns, stand-down days, quarterly meetings and company-wide events.

You will also help develop presentations, event communications, photography and branded materials, ensuring every event is professional, engaging and recognisably WGM.

WGM is a growing engineering business delivering mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services across the UK water sector and other areas of essential infrastructure. Established in 1986 and part of the RSK Group, we offer long-term opportunities to develop within a business continuing to grow across Scotland and England.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the planning and delivery of internal and external events.

• Co-ordinating venues, catering, travel, equipment, event materials and attendee information.

• Managing event plans, schedules, actions and timelines.

• Working with department leads, presenters, clients, suppliers and event partners.

• Supporting presentations, invitations, briefing notes and wider event communications.

• Co-ordinating branded materials, signage, displays and promotional items.

• Capturing photography and short-form content at events where required.

• Providing on-the-day support to help events run smoothly.

• Supporting event budgets, quotations, purchase orders and invoices.

• Gathering feedback and identifying improvements for future events.

What you’ll bring

• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in events management, marketing, communications, public relations, branding, business or a related subject.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several tasks and deadlines at the same time.

• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.

• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of agreed actions.

• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.

• Creativity and an interest in events, communications, presentations and visual content.

• The confidence to communicate professionally with colleagues, senior stakeholders, clients and suppliers.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

• The ability to remain calm, flexible and solutions-focused when plans change.

• A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues across the business.

• An interest in building a career within events, communications, marketing or brand engagement.

• Willingness to travel and work flexibly when required to support events.

Relevant experience gained through placements, internships, university societies, volunteering, part-time work or previous employment would be advantageous. Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar design tools, along with basic photography, video or content-editing skills, would also be advantageous.

Salary and Benefits

We are offering a salary from £28k depending on skills and experience demonstrated for the role. 

At WGM, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our people both inside and outside of work.

This includes:

• A structured graduate-development opportunity with practical exposure across events, communications and brand activity.

• The opportunity to work with colleagues across a growing UK engineering business.

• Increasing levels of responsibility as your experience and confidence develop.

• 32 days' holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service.

• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%.

• Life assurance scheme that pays 3 x salary.

• Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes.

• Flexible benefits programme, including health cash plan and discounted gym membership.

• Remote and hybrid working options, subject to role requirements.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

• Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period.

• Employee discount programme.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.