Brand & Event Associate
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3554 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Cambridge Aerospace is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3557 (Events managers and organisers, Events planning and delivery is a substantial part of the role), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Cambridge Aerospace what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3557 Events managers and organisers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £33,400 | £33,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Overview
Cambridge Aerospace is looking for a creative, organised and commercially minded Brand & Event Associate to support our growing brand, marketing and events activity. You will help shape how Cambridge Aerospace presents itself to customers, partners, investors, candidates and the wider defence industry as we continue to scale across the UK and Europe.
This is a highly hands-on role spanning brand, presentation design, events, digital content, photography and video. You will create high-quality marketing collateral and executive-level presentations, support major trade shows and company events, and help maintain a consistent and professional visual identity across the business.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality marketing and brand materials across digital, print, recruitment, business development and event channels, maintaining consistent visual and brand standards
- Design, format and maintain executive-level PowerPoint presentations for customers, partners, investors, board meetings, conferences and internal briefings, translating complex technical and commercial information into clear visual content
- Support the planning and delivery of trade shows, exhibitions, conferences and company events, including stand assets, signage, merchandise, collateral, suppliers, logistics and on-site setup
- Create and manage digital content across the website, social media, email campaigns and employer brand activity, supporting wider commercial and recruitment objectives
- Capture and edit professional photography and video for corporate communications, events, product showcases, social media and recruitment, including basic post-production and motion graphics
- Maintain an organised library of approved brand, photography, video and presentation assets while supporting senior stakeholders with time-sensitive creative and presentation requirements
Requirements
- At least two years' experience in a corporate marketing, brand, creative or related role, with experience producing professional marketing collateral and creative assets
- Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint capability, with strong presentation design skills and the ability to turn complex information into clear, polished and engaging slides
- Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, with experience producing assets for both digital and print
- Excellent visual judgement and attention to detail, with a strong understanding of brand consistency, layout, typography and audience-appropriate communication
- Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage several projects and competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence and discretion to work effectively with senior stakeholders and sensitive information
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
- Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar video editing software, including basic post-production, colour correction and audio editing
- Photography and videography experience, ideally within a corporate, technology or events environment
- Experience supporting trade shows, exhibitions, conferences or other corporate events, including suppliers, production partners and event logistics
- Experience with website content management, social media, email marketing or digital marketing platforms
- Exposure to technology, engineering, aerospace, defence or another technically complex industry
- Experience in fast paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Stock options, giving you the opportunity to share in the long-term success of Cambridge Aerospace
- Private medical and dental insurance
About Us
Cambridge Aerospace is a fast-growing defence technology company developing advanced aerospace and defence systems to protect Europe and its allies. We combine world-class engineering talent, rapid innovation and scalable manufacturing to develop capabilities that can move from concept to deployment at exceptional speed.
Our mission is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. We are developing next-generation systems to address some of the most significant threats facing the UK and its allies, including low-cost drones, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and hypersonic weapons.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Cambridge Aerospace is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Cambridge Aerospace, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Advertising and marketing associate professionals (SOC 3554) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £27,404–40,404
- Median £32,760
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Cambridge Aerospace holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3554 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.