Graphic Designer Council

Job Details

Graphic Designer – Doncaster Council (Place Partnership Trust), Rotherham, England.

Salary: £28,598 – £31,537 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, Full‑time (37 hours per week)

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Location: Maltby Grammar Business Hub, Braithwell Road, Maltby, Rotherham S66 8AA

Job Reference: REQ
23314

Note: Applications may be considered for a Term Time Only post (plus insets and additional days); indicate preference if applicable.

Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Hub Lead, the postholder will:

• Create engaging printed and digital materials to support a wide range of initiatives within the Trust’s marketing and communications strategy.
• Produce high‑quality design assets, including brochures, posters, flyers, banners, presentations, social media graphics, web assets and academy displays, while ensuring consistency with Trust and academy brand identity guidelines.
• Manage projects from concept through to completion, responding to ad‑hoc briefs as well as planned campaigns and events, and ensuring all outputs meet high standards of design, accuracy and accessibility.
• Support and empower academy and Trust colleagues in the correct use of brand materials, helping to embed strong visual communication and consistency across the organisation.
• Create visual content such as infographics, illustrations, short videos and motion graphics.
• Support photography and videography at Trust and academy events, ensuring content is appropriately catalogued, archived and compliant with safeguarding and data protection requirements.

The successful candidate will have:

• A creative and proactive mindset, with a strong portfolio of both digital and print work.
• Demonstrable experience in graphic design and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator and InDesign.
• Strong visual communication and the ability to interpret briefs and translate ideas into engaging, accessible and professional design solutions for an educational setting.
• High organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Adaptability and resilience, responding positively to changing priorities and stakeholder feedback.
• Knowledge of brand identity maintenance, accessibility and copyright requirements, ensuring materials are inclusive, appropriately licensed and fit for purpose.
• Collaborative and approachable attitude, building positive relationships with colleagues and providing constructive guidance and support.
• Commitment to supporting the wellbeing and success of children and young people, recognising the value of clear, inclusive and engaging communication in an education setting.

A comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. For full details please see the recruitment pack.

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports and retains high‑quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Applicants will be shortlisted based on the content of the application against the job description and essential criteria without access to personal attributes.