Communications Designer

West Yorkshire Pension Fund; Bradford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West Yorkshire Pension Fund is seeking an experienced designer with broader experience of running a communication function to join one of the north’s most forward-thinking funds.

You will design across both modern digital media and traditional design, helping to raise the organisation’s profile, engage key audiences and support growth while ensuring our brand is represented consistently across all platforms. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in design for digital and print communications.
• Ability to create accessible, engaging content across channels.

Responsibilities

• You’ll create compelling campaigns, manage internal and external communications, oversee digital channels, and ensure our brand is represented consistently across all platforms.
• Develop WYPF’s visual and written identity across all channels.
• Create accessible, engaging content for digital platforms (web, social, email) and traditional formats (reports, newsletters, brochures).
• Produce professional publications and statutory reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Manage website and social media content, driving improvements to user experience and engagement.
• Explore new ways to communicate – including video, animation, and AI tools.
• Procure and external agencies or technologies required.
• Build positive relationships with media, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Provide monthly reporting on communications and web/online performance, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Maintain best practice in accessibility, compliance, and GDPR.

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced designer who has wider experience of running a communication function to join one the most forward-thinking pension funds in the north.

You will be confident working across both modern digital media and traditional design. Designing our online presence, campaigns and taking our communication footprint forward in a creative professional way.

The role produces statutory reports, newsletters, and communication materials that reinforce trust in one of the country’s most respected LGPS funds.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery to help raise our profile, engage key audiences, and support organisational growth.

Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation, you'll create compelling campaigns, manage internal and external communications, oversee digital channels, and ensure our brand is represented consistently across all platforms.

You’ll work closely with the Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer, and Senior reporting on communications performance, insights, and trends to inform key decisions.

What you’ll do

• You’ll create compelling campaigns, manage internal and external communications, oversee digital channels, and ensure our brand/s is represented consistently across all platforms.
• Develop WYPF’s visual and written identity across all channels.
• Create accessible, engaging content for digital platforms (web, social, email) and traditional formats (reports, newsletters, brochures).
• Produce professional publications and statutory reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Manage website and social media content, driving improvements to user experience and engagement.
• Explore new ways to communicate – including video, animation, and AI tools.
• Procure and external agencies or technologies required.
• Whilst building and maintaining positive relationships with media, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Provide monthly reporting on communications and web/online performance, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Maintain best practice in accessibility, compliance, and GDPR.

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.