Graphic and digital designer

University College School; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London is seeking a Graphic and Digital Designer to lead design and creative output. The role involves managing digital content across websites and social media, ensuring a professional brand presence. Candidates should have relevant experience in graphic and digital design. This position offers a salary of £30,000 - £33,000 pro rata and includes benefits like pension schemes and gym access.

Benefits

Generous contributory staff pension scheme

Interest-free housing loans

Discounted gym membership

Free lunches

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic and digital design for websites, social media and printed materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and creative output across all platforms.
• Manage digital content and communication channels.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team on objectives.

Skills

Graphic design

Digital content creation

Brand management

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Graphic and Digital Designer to support the school's communications and marketing activity by leading on design and creative output, ensuring a consistent and professional brand presence across all platforms. This includes school websites, social media and visual assets, both digitally and offline. This role combines hands-on design and digital content creation with managing key communication channels and support for school events.

Candidates with a willingness to work flexibly depending on reasonable changes to workload will be preferred.

The Marketing and Communications Department

The Marketing and Communications team consists of three members and plays a vital role in promoting the school's identity and achievements. The Graphic and Digital Designer will support the department by leading design and creative output across all platforms, including websites, social media, and printed materials. The role requires managing digital content, communication channels, and providing event support to ensure a consistent and professional brand presence.

About University College School

University College School was founded in 1830 to promote principles of liberal scholarship. That remains our first and overriding aim. Intellectual curiosity, breadth of study and independence of mind combine to achieve academic excellence; they are not subordinate to it. UCS remains true to the liberal traditions of its founders and continues to work hard to foster independence of mind among its pupils, to value their individuality and to create a diverse and inclusive community. Academic results are excellent. Music and drama are very strong at UCS and the school offers an outstanding range of co-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

University College School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check before commencing employment. This is a requirement as the position is within a school working with children aged under 18. UCS will also undertake its own recruitment checks through contact with previous employers, and others, to confirm applicants' identities and their professional records.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for the post will be £30,000 - £33,000 pro rata per annum. (£18,000 - £19,800 actual) Benefits include a generous contributory staff pension scheme, interest free housing and season ticket loans, discounted use of the on-site gym facilities (UCS Active) and free lunches.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and creative output across all platforms, including websites, social media and printed materials.
• Manage digital content, communication channels and support school events to ensure a consistent and professional brand presence.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to support the department's objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic and digital design for websites, social media and printed materials is implied by the role description.