Graphic Designer

Overview

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a highly skilled and creative Graphic Designer to join our Communications Team. This key role offers the opportunity to shape the Council’s visual identity and deliver impactful design solutions that engage and inform a diverse range of audiences. We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in graphic design, who demonstrates both innovation and attention to detail.

This is a secondment/ fixed term contract for up to 6 months (with the potential to extend to a year).

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is dedicated to providing timely, relevant, and accessible information to our staff, residents, businesses, and partners. Our Communications Team plays a central role in:

• Promoting the Council’s values and reputation at local, regional, and national levels.
• Telling the stories of Buckinghamshire’s communities.
• Engaging with stakeholders to inform, educate, and inspire positive change.
• Upholding our commitment to innovation, responsiveness, and operational excellence.

About the role

• Support the Graphic Design Lead in embedding and maintaining the Council’s visual brand identity across all communications.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality visual content, including graphics, video creation/editing, and animation for a variety of channels and audiences.
• Provide training and guidance to colleagues on image sharing, storage, and print ordering systems.
• Deliver a comprehensive design service, ensuring all outputs meet the Council’s standards and deadlines.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to special projects that enhance the Council’s profile and support strategic objectives.
• Awareness of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in design and
  communications.

Mobile:

A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.

About you

We are seeking a skilled and creative Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality work across print and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate will have advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Premiere Pro and passionate about creating visual content that really connects with people.

You’ll understand how to use brand guidelines and able to develop fresh identities for campaigns and partnerships.

Organisation is key: you’ll be able to manage multiple projects under pressure, and thrive in a collaborative environment, working with colleagues at all levels. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and openness to feedback are essential. A commitment to continuous learning and keen to keep up with the latest design trends.

Most importantly, you take pride in producing work that looks great and makes an impact.

Other information

• Monday - Gateway Office
• Friday - Walton Street Office
• Working from home – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Interview date: To be confirmed

Interview-type / process: In person interview. Candidates to submit a portfolio of work if selected for interview. Interview will include a 5–10-minute presentation of a set design task. A design brief will be set before the interview, followed by questions, closing with 15 minutes of discussion to discuss two pieces of work from their portfolio they are proud of.

Contact details: If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Aaron Percival – [email protected]

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

a fair and inclusive culture

• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

 

About the Business Unit

The Assistant Chief Executive directorate is central to Buckinghamshire Council’s journey to establish itself as one of the best councils in the country. With a clear focus on service improvement through transformation and a drive to build better relationships with the local community, the directorate is fast-paced; but extremely rewarding. Our teams are not only proactively delivering on projects and plans but also reacting to developing situations. If you are ambitious, innovative, and would relish the opportunity to influence change - a role within our service area could be your next career move.

The team includes exciting areas of work, including our Policy and Communications, Legal and Democratic Services teams – innovating the way we communicate with our colleagues, Members and the local community, and role-modelling best practice through policy, planning and legal services. If you think you can help us achieve our goals, and want to be a part of this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you!

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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