Graphic Designer

NHS; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Prince of Wales Hospice is looking for a creative and detail-driven Graphic Designer. In this role, you will create visually compelling materials to promote our services and support fundraising efforts. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of graphic design experience, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for making a difference in the community.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Discounted on-site meals

Ongoing training opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in graphic design.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite and Canva.
• Confident communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality visual materials for marketing.
• Work with colleagues to develop creative briefs.
• Support fundraising and service promotion.

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Layout Skills

Communication

Photography

Videography

Education

HND in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Are you a creative, detail-driven designer looking to use your skills for a meaningful cause? The Prince of Wales Hospice is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our Marketing and Communications team.As Graphic Designer, you'll be involved in producing high-quality, visually engaging materials that help tell our story, support fundraising, and promote our services making a real difference in the lives of local people. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, you'll work with colleagues across departments to turn creative briefs into impactful visuals both digital and print.

Main duties of the job

Graphic Designer Salary: £23,950 – 25,050 (FTE) Hours: 20 hours per week Contract: Fixed term (12 months from August 2025) Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract, WF8 4BG Are you a creative, detail-driven designer looking to use your skills for a meaningful cause? The Prince of Wales Hospice is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our Marketing and Communications team. About the Role As Graphic Designer, you'll be involved in producing high-quality, visually engaging materials that help tell our story, support fundraising, and promote our services—making a real difference in the lives of local people. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, you'll work with colleagues across departments to turn creative briefs into impactful visuals—both digital and print. About You We’re looking for someone who is: - Experienced in graphic design (minimum 2 years in a similar role). - Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Canva. - Educated to at least HND level in Graphic Design. - A confident communicator who can explain creative ideas and manage deadlines. - Detail-focused with strong layout and typographic skills. - Photography and/or videography skills would be desirable. Why Join Us? The Prince of Wales Hospice provides specialist palliative care to the local community in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a Lymphoedema clinic. We believe in looking after our people. In our most recent staff survey: 100% of our employees said they feel they make a real difference 97% said they enjoy working here

Benefits include: - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) - Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme - Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Eligibility for Blue Light Card and local gym memberships discounts - Discounted on-site meals during working hours - Ongoing training and career development opportunities - Flexible and hybrid working

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Dora Hardy, Marketing and Communications Manager:

Closing date: Wednesday 9th July 2025

We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.

Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.

About us

The Prince of Wales Hospice provides specialist palliative care to the local community in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a Lymphoedema clinic.We believe in looking after our people. In our most recent staff survey of our employees said they feel they make a real difference andsaid they enjoy working here.

Job responsibilities

Graphic Designer Salary: £23,950 – 25,050 (FTE) Hours: 20 hours per week Contract: Fixed term (12 months from August 2025) Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract, WF8 4BG Are you a creative, detail-driven designer looking to use your skills for a meaningful cause? The Prince of Wales Hospice is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our Marketing and Communications team. About the Role As Graphic Designer, you'll be involved in producing high-quality, visually engaging materials that help tell our story, support fundraising, and promote our services—making a real difference in the lives of local people. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, you'll work with colleagues across departments to turn creative briefs into impactful visuals—both digital and print. About You We’re looking for someone who is: - Experienced in graphic design (minimum 2 years in a similar role). - Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Canva. - Educated to at least HND level in Graphic Design. - A confident communicator who can explain creative ideas and manage deadlines. - Detail-focused with strong layout and typographic skills. - Photography and/or videography skills would be desirable. Why Join Us? The Prince of Wales Hospice provides specialist palliative care to the local community in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a Lymphoedema clinic. We believe in looking after our people. In our most recent staff survey: 100% of our employees said they feel they make a real difference 97% said they enjoy working here Benefits include: - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) - Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme - Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Eligibility for Blue Light Card and local gym memberships discounts - Discounted on-site meals during working hours - Ongoing training and career development opportunities - Flexible and hybrid working For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Dora Hardy, Marketing and Communications Manager: [e-mail] 01977 708868 Closing date: Wednesday 9th July 2025

We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.

Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in a graphic design role
• Experience of working within a busy marketing/communications function
• Voluntary sector or healthcare experience

Knowledge

• High level of competence in MS Office applications
• Extensive application of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Canva
• Local knowledge of the Hospice's geographical area

Qualifications / Training

• Educated to at least HND level in Graphic Design

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to design with a creative flair
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with all levels and internal/external
• Ability to produce creative, accurate, detailed work to deadlines
• Ability to effectively juggle competing demands and prioritise workload
• Car driver with use of own car

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and the ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build relationships
• Show empathy with the aims and objectives of the Hospice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.