Graphic Designer

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Are you a design-savvy creative with a passion for education and inclusivity? Derby College Group are looking for a talented Graphic Designer who blends technical expertise with imaginative flair and thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment to join our marketing team.

The Opportunity

This role offers a unique chance to apply creative thinking within the Marketing Attraction and Admissions team, shaping how education and inclusive design come together to engage and inspire. Working closely with support teams, the position focuses on raising student engagement, strengthening staff collaboration, and enhancing the Group’s visual identity for key stakeholders. It provides the opportunity to use design skills in a purpose-driven environment, developing impactful, accessible, and inspiring content across print, digital, and event platforms to ensure meaningful communication and connection.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About you

You are a creative, purpose-driven designer with strong communication and collaboration skills, able to bring fresh ideas while respecting brand guidelines. Organised and adaptable, you manage multiple projects effectively, handle feedback constructively, and ensure high-quality, accessible outcomes. With proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and experience using Canva or Figma, you have a solid understanding of typography, layout, and WCAG accessibility standards, including formats for neurodiverse audiences. Detail-oriented and empathetic, you design with diverse users in mind, guided by inclusive principles and a passion for education and student engagement.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

The Benefits

• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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