Graphic Designer

North Norfolk District Council; Cromer; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Onsite parking

Employee assistance program

Discounts portal

Salary sacrifice schemes (bikes, home,

Job summary

North Norfolk District Council is seeking a creative graphic designer to join the Communications and PR team, delivering digital and print design for all council departments. You will manage multiple projects, produce brochures, leaflets, posters, web banners, infographics and forms using the Adobe Creative Suite, and help present the council positively to residents and partners.

This maternity cover role offers part-time hours with hybrid working and a supportive, busy design environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional design or communications environment.
• Strong portfolio of online and print design work.
• Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare digital and print graphic design work for all Council departments.
• Create brochures, leaflets, posters, banners, infographics and forms.
• Work with Communications and PR team to present the Council positively.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines within budget.

Skills

Portfolio

Creativity

Time management

Stakeholder relationships

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and experienced graphic designer to help us present the Council positively and professionally to the people in our district and the wider world. Working with the Communications and PR team, you will be responsible for preparing varied and engaging digital and print graphic design work on behalf of all departments of the Council.

This post is maternity cover for up to 12 months.

About You

The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a professional design or communications environment and a strong portfolio of online and print design work. You will be confident using leading graphic design applications, including the full Adobe suite, and able to produce high-quality brochures, leaflets, posters, web banners, infographics, display materials, forms and documents.

You will be organised, self-motivated and able to manage several projects at the same time, prioritising your workload to meet deadlines and deliver work on time and within budget. You will enjoy working with colleagues across the Council, building effective stakeholder relationships and providing clear, professional advice on design, layout, branding and visual presentation.

If you want to be part of an enthusiastic and forward- thinking team, with a constantly changing and challenging design workload – we would like to hear from you.

Application Information

Applications for part time hours will be considered.

Closing Date

11.59pm on Sunday 27th September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.

Interviews

Week Commencing 5th October 2026

Get in Touch

For an informal discussion, please contact Joe Ferrari, Assistant Director for Corporate Services and Transformation via: [e-mail]

About Us

North Norfolk is a fantastic place to live, work and visit. It covers 360 sq miles of coastal and rural environment, with over 100,000 people living in 120 distinct communities. Our district is one of England's top holiday destinations and a place where people positively choose to live.

We're committed to promoting equality of opportunity for the people and communities of North Norfolk. We respect and value differences in our district and across our workforce, and we want everyone to feel included and able to play their part in making North Norfolk a great place to live, learn, work and visit. Our coast and environment are extremely important to us.

Recognising that North Norfolk faces a very real threat from climate change, the Council has declared a climate emergency. We have developed a Net Zero strategy to support our ambitions and all staff have a role to play in meeting our carbon reduction targets.

We have a supportive culture that enables our people to learn and grow through attending courses, e-learning, and their daily job roles. We provide excellent opportunities for communication through updates from Directors and the Chief Executive. Our onsite recognised union is UNISON.

Our Cromer office is clean, modern and light, with onsite lunchtime catering and free onsite parking. As one of the largest employers in the district, we offer several benefits to all our employees:

• employee assistance program
• discounts portal
• salary sacrifice schemes (bikes, home electricals and EV car leasing - available after completion of probation period).

You will also enjoy:

• a good work-life balance, with many roles following our hybrid approach to work (if your role supports hybrid working, all we ask is that you have a stable and reliable internet connection)
• 25 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (assuming the role is full-time)
• access to an excellent local government pension scheme based on your local authority career average earnings

We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.