Creative Content & Design Producer

One YMCA Group; Hexton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Chiltern Group is seeking a Creative Content & Design Producer to bring our work to life through engaging design, photography, video and written content. You’ll blend words, images and film to tell meaningful stories for campaigns and services.

You’ll work hands-on in our marketing team, producing social content, posters, leaflets, presentations and templates. A portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling across formats is essential, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing visual or multimedia content with a strong portfolio.
• Strong eye for layout, typography, colour and composition.
• Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and CapCut.

Responsibilities

• Produce multimedia content from briefs, including social graphics, posters, leaflets and campaigns.
• Plan, capture and edit photography and video for services and events.
• Edit photos, reels and video clips for use across websites, presentations and communications.
• Create and update branded templates for everyday communications.
• Adapt approved designs into different sizes and local versions while keeping content accessible.

Skills

Multimedia content

Photography

Video editing

Copywriting

Layout & typography

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

CapCut

Job description

At YMCA Chiltern Group, we’re looking for a talented Creative Content & Design Producer to bring our work to life through engaging design, photography, video and written content. If you are someone who can create clear and compelling content and combine words, images and film to tell meaningful stories then we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

This is a varied, hands-on creative role within YMCA Chiltern Group’s marketing team. You’ll produce multimedia content that helps us communicate clearly and consistently. Your work could include social media graphics, campaign materials, photography, short-form video, presentations, publications, adverts and reusable branded templates. Working across our services and activities, you’ll help capture and share the stories of our beneficiaries, colleagues and communities in a sensitive, respectful and engaging way. This is an opportunity to develop your creative skills within a supportive, purpose-led organisation. What you’ll be doing You will produce high-quality creative materials from briefs, including social media content, posters, leaflets, presentations, adverts, publications and campaign assets. You’ll plan and capture straightforward photography and video at our services, events and activities. You’ll edit photographs, reels and video clips for use across social media, websites, presentations and communications. A key part of the role will be creating and updating practical branded templates that colleagues can use for everyday communications. You’ll also adapt approved designs into different sizes, formats and local versions while keeping the content clear, accessible and consistent.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a creative, curious and enthusiastic person who enjoys bringing ideas and stories to life. You’ll have practical experience of producing visual or multimedia content, gained through employment, education, volunteering, freelance work or your own creative projects, alongside a portfolio that shows us what you can do. You’ll have a good eye for layout, typography, colour and composition, as well as the confidence to create engaging content using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut. You’ll also be comfortable capturing and editing photography and video, and using clear, concise words to support your visuals. You don’t need to know everything from day one. What matters is that you are keen to learn, open to feedback and excited about developing your skills.

Why this role?

This is a brilliant opportunity to build a varied creative portfolio while using your skills to support a charity with a powerful purpose. You’ll work across a wide range of projects and services, develop your experience across different creative formats and receive direction and support from experienced marketing and creative colleagues. Most importantly, you’ll help us share real stories, celebrate our communities and show the difference YMCA Chiltern Group makes every day. Ready to use your creativity to bring meaningful stories to life? We’d love to hear from you. For an informal chat please contact our Marketing & Brand Manager, Portia.

We offer flexible hybrid working, with colleagues typically spending around two days each week in the office to collaborate, connect and contribute to team life.

This is a Full Time Permanent role.

Hours per week: 37.5

Working Pattern: Monday- Friday

Important information:

We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made

Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying

Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.

We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.