Graphics & Web Designer (Graduate)

South Staffordshire Plc; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Leave and Benefits

Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Training & Development

Diversity & Inclusion

Performance Reviews

Job summary

South Staffordshire Ltd is seeking a graduate Graphics & Web Designer to join the Group Communications team in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment. You will help shape the visual identity across 11 brands, delivering digital and print materials that align with brand guidelines and campaigns.

You will gain hands-on experience in graphic design, web content, photography, videography, and brand development, with hybrid working in Walsall and a focus on creative storytelling and consistency.

Qualifications

• A degree in Graphic Design or related creative discipline.
• Experience creating high-quality digital and print content using Adobe Creative Suite.
• An eye for great design, strong attention to detail, and a passion for branding and visual storytelling.
• Knowledge of social media content creation and design best practice.
• Experience using website CMS platforms, ideally WordPress or Umbraco.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, positive approach and willingness to learn, develop and bring fresh ideas to the team.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality digital and print materials that support internal communications, marketing campaigns, employer branding, and corporate initiatives across the Group.
• Support the development and maintenance of multiple brand identities, ensuring all creative output is consistent, professional, and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Design engaging content for websites, social media channels, presentations, newsletters, reports, and other communication platforms.
• Capture and edit photography and video content for use across internal and external communications.
• Maintain and update website content using content management systems (CMS), ensuring content remains accurate, engaging, and accessible.
• Monitor website performance and contribute ideas to improve user experience, engagement, and search visibility.
• Manage creative projects from initial brief to final delivery, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure requirements, deadlines, and objectives are met.
• Provide creative advice and recommendations to colleagues across the Group, helping to enhance the effectiveness of communications and campaigns.
• Ensure all design work adheres to brand standards, corporate policies, accessibility requirements, and industry best practice.
• Keep up to date with design trends, emerging technologies, and digital communication developments, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the team.
• Support the wider Communications team with creative projects, campaigns, events, and business initiatives as required.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Branding

Visual storytelling

Social media content creation

Education

Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

WordPress

Umbraco

Job description

Graphics & Web Designer - Graduate Role

Salary: £24,000 - 26,000k per annum (DOE) | Company Benefits

Location: Walsall, West Midlands | Hybrid

Contract: Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week

About Us

South Staffordshire Ltd is an integrated services group that operates two regulated water supply businesses and offers a range of complimentary services and products through its non-regulated divisions: waste, water and infrastructure, compliance, service and software, and water consumption supply and logistics.

Group companies include: South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, Advanced Engineering Solutions, Hydrosave, G Stow, OnSite, Integrated Water Services, Omega Red, Echo Managed Services, Aptumo, Aqua Direct, and Office Water Coolers.

The Role

Are you a recent Graphic Design graduate looking to launch your career in a creative, fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Graphics & Web Designer to join our Group Communications team and help shape the visual identity of a diverse group of businesses. Supporting 11 brands across the South Staffordshire Group, you’ll play a key role in delivering engaging digital and print communications while helping to evolve and strengthen our brand presence. With branding recognised as a strategic priority by our Group CEO, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of creative disciplines, including graphic design, web content, photography, videography and brand development.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality digital and print materials that support internal communications, marketing campaigns, employer branding, and corporate initiatives across the Group.
• Support the development and maintenance of multiple brand identities, ensuring all creative output is consistent, professional, and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Design engaging content for websites, social media channels, presentations, newsletters, reports, and other communication platforms.
• Capture and edit photography and video content for use across internal and external communications.
• Maintain and update website content using content management systems (CMS), ensuring content remains accurate, engaging, and accessible.
• Monitor website performance and contribute ideas to improve user experience, engagement, and search visibility.
• Manage creative projects from initial brief to final delivery, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure requirements, deadlines, and objectives are met.
• Provide creative advice and recommendations to colleagues across the Group, helping to enhance the effectiveness of communications and campaigns.
• Ensure all design work adheres to brand standards, corporate policies, accessibility requirements, and industry best practice.
• Keep up to date with design trends, emerging technologies, and digital communication developments, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the team.
• Support the wider Communications team with creative projects, campaigns, events, and business initiatives as required.

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for a creative and ambitious graduate who is passionate about design and eager to build a career in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment.

• A degree in Graphic Design or a related creative discipline.
• Experience creating high-quality digital and print content using Adobe Creative Suite.
• An eye for great design, strong attention to detail, and a passion for branding and visual storytelling.
• Knowledge of social media content creation and design best practice.
• Experience using website CMS platforms, ideally WordPress or Umbraco.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, positive approach and willingness to learn, develop and bring fresh ideas to the team.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience with animation or motion graphics.
• Photography and videography skills.
• An understanding of SEO and website performance.
• Experience working across multiple brands or within a B2B environment.

What You’ll Get

• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days
• Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
• Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks - Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.