Graduate Events & Communications Co-ordinator
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The Vacancy
Bring people together. Create experiences that matter. Help tell WGM’s story.
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. Full salary banding is available on request.
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.
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WGM and RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than PSL agencies.
About Us
Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.
We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.
WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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