Careers at Ignition
Would you like to join the award-winning team at Ignition?
We’re always looking for talented people who share our passion for exhibitions, events & experiences, commitment to excellent client service, and most importantly, share our sustainable ethos and EPIC company values.
Ignition - A snapshot
We’re proud to be a women-owned business with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Year Established
2007
Women : Men %
48/52
Colleagues
30
Locations
Bristol UK
Indianapolis USA
Executive Team
80% Female
Accolades
B Corp Certified
Certified WBE – Women Owned
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise – Sustainable Development
ISO 14001, 9001, 20121
Culture matters
Our business was founded on the principle of balancing people and planet with profit, whilst delivering great creative work for our clients.
Last year, our teams delivered projects in 20 countries, across 4 continents with a 100% success rate.
While our business achievements make us happy, our real victory lies in establishing a positive company culture - where employee happiness is valued as much as their performance, and where flexible working and employee mental wellbeing takes centre stage.
Ignition is proud to be part of Istoria Group.
Istoria Group is a Certified B Corporation and supports the Better Business Act – a movement that aims to change the law to ensure every company, whether big or small, puts balancing people, profit and planet at the heart of their purpose and the responsibilities of their directors. When you join Istoria Group, rest assured that you are working for a forward thinking company that’s part of a strong and growing coalition of like-minded business, campaigning for a better, fairer, greener world. We believe that together, we can make a positive difference in the world!
Our purpose
We aim to make a positive difference
Our company values
Our internal awards known as the ‘EPICs’ reward employees who have truly lived and breathed our values.
The EPICs epitomise our values. The EPIC awards take place each quarter to recognise an individual or individuals efforts in the months prior. There is also an Annual Winner voted by employees and the leadership team for the culmination of their work. They are rewarded with the equivalent of a £1,000 prize and plaque on the EPICs Hall of Fame wall.
An EPIC is the highest honour bestowed on an employee.
E - Entrepreneurial Spirit
Being entrepreneurial is a mindset. Entrepreneurs think and act differently. We expect the unexpected and we like to be surprised. For us, to be entrepreneurial means to be able to share ideas freely and fearlessly - even acknowledging so-called failures as learning and growing experiences. We encourage and expect entrepreneurial thinking at all levels of our team and seek to collaborate internally and externally to pinpoint the most exciting new future opportunities.
P - Personable Approach
We believe in being humble. No hierarchies. No egos. No tantrums. In business, we believe that people buy people and we advocate human-to-human communication and values at all times. Our clients always say we’re great to work with and that we go the extra mile. We also care deeply about making the world a better place. Internally, we take great care of our team and invest in finding new team-members that share our beliefs. We’ve been named as one of the UK’s ‘Best Places to Work’.
I - Intelligent Thinking
Thinking comes before doing. Whether it’s the design of a 3D environment, the flawless planning and delivery of an event or the creation of an unforgettable brand experience, we start by cross-fertilising ideas from our different disciplines and personal networks. We balance strategy with creativity and commerciality. The end result is projects of the highest aesthetic quality that function brilliantly and are delivered with exceptional levels of service, measured to ensure expectations are always met or exceeded.
C - Collaborative Working
The best source of project knowledge is our clients themselves. We also understand it’s not always easy for clients to articulate exactly what they require from their design partner. We have the tools to discover what is relevant and necessary to know from our clients and we combine this with our own research, knowledge and insights. We share findings and facilitate further brainstorms and that way we always nail the brief. The best minds need to work together towards the same goal.
People & sustainability matters
We are proud of our dedicated and talented team. Ignition people comprises Strategists, Marketers, Creatives - 3D Designers, Graphic Designers, Artworkers and Production Specialists, Account Managers, Project Managers, Logistics and Warehousing experts. And we’re all passionate about sustainable design!
Ignition is a strategically and creatively led agency with production expertise. We therefore pride ourselves on our bespoke, modular, beautiful and durable designs that can be re-used over many years (we aim for zero-waste-to-landfill). Ignition is already carbon neutral for scope 1 & 2 of GHG protocol and plan to be completely carbon neutral by 2030.
“It’s a no-brainer that a happy company is not only more productive but creates a better experience for staff and clients too. Investment in people always makes impeccable – and sustainable – business sense.”
Roles with benefits
Hybrid working
Working from home has always been a part of our flexible work policy. We usually work 3 days from home and 2 days in the office. Exceptions apply to staff members living outside a 50 mile radius from the office.
Time off & holidays
Full-time employees get 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays). In addition, we offer 1 input/knowledge day - to attend a conference/continuing education, 1 charity day - to support a charity of your choosing, and 3 personal days - to be used as you see fit, e.g. taking your pet to the vet or moving house. Annual holiday allowance is therefore 30 days, plus 8 Bank holidays, totalling 38 days’ holiday per year. After 4 years of service, you accrue 1 extra day per year, up to a total holiday allowance of 30 days.
Flexible work hours
Ignition offers flexi hours for all staff. For example, if you want to go to the gym before work or pick your children up from school, you can flex your working hours to suit your lifestyle.
Employee incentives
Ignition offers a company-wide bonus scheme and spot awards through management.
Mental wellbeing
We value our teams’ happiness and have mental health first aiders on board. Our future plans include a monthly Wellbeing Lab that cover topics from men’s mental health to menopause.
Social committee
Our social committee organises team building exercises, company parties twice per year, as well as cultural days/evenings out.
Open positions
We are always looking for exceptional people of any discipline to join our team.
Ignition is part of Istoria Group, an independent collective of creative agencies, and a Certified B Corporation.
Our Positive Working Policy shows our employees that we care and value their hard work. As a result, our staff stay with us longer and feel valued, which in turn makes our clients happy.
We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of age, sex, race, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background. In fact, we actively seek out diversity candidates to join our business.
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The Role:
Ignition are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to support the Event Director in the planning, coordination, and delivery of pharmaceutical and aesthetic events, ensuring all activities meet industry compliance standards and are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
This role is perfect for someone with a detail-orientated person with a passion for organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement the successful delivery of events in collaboration with the Event Director, ensuring alignment with client expectations and objectives.
Ensure strict adherence to all compliance guidelines, regulatory standards and defined processes and policies.
Assist the Event Director in defining, scheduling, and maintaining detailed project plans.
Support the development, monitoring and management of client budgets.
Support the management of client expectations professionally, ensuring services are delivered on time and within budget.
Support the management of subcontractors and supplier relationships to ensure consistent service quality.
Work with venues to ensure client requirements are prioritised and optimised
Support the design and development of in-house graphic materials, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and compliance standards.
Assist in content collection and coordination of slide rehearsals on-site.
Maintain accurate configuration and control of all project documentation
Assist in coordinating and overseeing the delegate registration process for events, ensuring a seamless experience from initial sign-up to event attendance.
Represent Ignition as a professional and reliable ambassador, upholding high standards of customer service, brand representation, and relationship management.
Requirements:
2+ years of experience in event planning, coordination, or project management.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines under pressure.
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Flexibility to travel, predominantly in UK (including overnight stays of up to 4 nights)
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
Based in the Bristol office at least two days per week
Driver’s licence and valid passport
Some of the rewards on offer:
Competitive salary, depending on experience
25 days’ holiday (plus Bank holidays)
Additional ‘floating’ holidays
Annual volunteering day
Company pension scheme
Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10% of salary
Positive working policy, including flexible hours
Company Christmas Closure
How to apply:
If this sounds like you, click the apply button and share your CV with any relevant experience to careers@ignitiondg.com
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“People buy people. We are in the people business and well-known for always going the extra mile for our clients. That is why we live and breathe our ABCD service proposition – going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.”
Sam Rowe, CEO, Ignition
