Senior Graphic Designer

National Fostering Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's fostering group in Bolton is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead the creative direction for their visual identity. This position requires strong skills in corporate design, brand management, and a hands-on approach to project leadership. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Graphic Design and a compelling portfolio. The role offers a hybrid working model and significant benefits, contributing positively to the welfare of children.

Benefits

Up to 39 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Strong track record in corporate design and brand management.
• Confident in leading projects and campaigns.
• Portfolio showcasing breadth and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction for the Group’s visual identity.
• Design standout assets for campaigns and digital channels.
• Manage creative workflow and mentor other designers.

Skills

Corporate design

Brand management

Digital design

Print design

Project leadership

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design or related field

Job description

Senior Graphic Designer

Location: Hybrid working from the Bolton Head Office

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

About National Fostering Group

Its official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025! 83% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company! Please read more about why our employees love working here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574411

With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. As a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ which we are extremely proud of.

We also offer a 4 day working week – this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6‑month probationary period and is a performance based benefit.

About the role

As our Senior Graphic Designer, you’ll help lead the creative direction for the Group’s visual identity, ensuring a consistent, high-impact brand presence across every touchpoint. From concept to delivery, you’ll design standout assets for campaigns, digital channels and internal communications that engage and inspire. You’ll manage the creative workflow, mentor other designers and collaborate closely with stakeholders to bring ideas to life. This is a hands‑on role for a passionate designer who can balance strategic thinking with creative execution, driving innovation and elevating our brand at every opportunity.

Please find a full list of responsibilities on the job description attached.

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer with a strong track record in corporate design, brand management and delivering creative across digital and print. You’ll be hands‑on, confident leading projects and campaigns, and able to represent the team with senior stakeholders.

You will be highly organised, detail‑focused and thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication skills and a portfolio that showcases your breadth and quality of work are essential, along with a degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design or a related field.

Please find a full list of criteria on the person specification attached.

Benefits

• Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer