Graphic Designer

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 30 January 2026

Reference: 1004-25

Please note:
We are open to applications from people interested in this position on a Full time & Part time basis.

About Education Partnership North East (EPNE)

At EPNE our ‘purpose’ is our north star. It is what we expect of ourselves every single day and why we ask all staff to keep our purpose front and centre in all that they do.

Our Purpose is to “unlock potential, create opportunities, and transform lives through outstanding education, skills and training”. Rooted in our transformative power, it communicates our work in tackling inequalities, removing barriers, and improving the life chances of the people and communities we serve.

We nurture our very special culture. Our unifying values framework “The actions we take the choices we make - The actions I take the choices I make”represent the character of our college group, and are grounded in the belief that every action, by every individual, contributes to our success. This why we encourage empowered individuals, personal accountability and growth.

Building on our remarkable past, creativity and pioneering spirit, we are moving forward with courage into the future, improving what we do, remaining action-orientated, and innovating to make an exceptional difference for the world we live in. Shaping futures for a better tomorrow, join our change making community now.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas -
Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About the Candidate

We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Graphic Designer and change maker who takes pride in producing high-quality work and delivering their projects right first time. Working predominantly on our Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) marketing collateral, part of Sunderland College’s Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy, you will play a key role in supporting its marketing and brand across print and digital channels, while also supporting the wider Creative Team at Education Partnership North East.

You will use initiative to manage your own workload, meet deadlines and continuously improve creative output, contributing to creative projects such as brand development, photography and video. As a valued member of the Marketing & Communications team, you will actively support promotional activity across CTEC and the wider college.

About the Role

Working closely with the Creative Studio Lead and Graphic Designer, you will deliver high-quality design for print and digital channels in line with CTEC and EPNE marketing strategies, supporting the ongoing development of the CTEC brand. The role involves supporting internal teams with engaging print and digital design, editing photography (and ideally video), managing shared digital assets, and assisting with the maintenance of digital systems that promote courses, events and opportunities.

You will work collaboratively with curriculum, marketing and external stakeholders, including the Department for Education, while supporting events, managing design-related administration and contributing positively to a solution-focused team.

Role Responsibilities

• Produce engaging on- and offline designs in line with CTEC and EPNE marketing strategies, maintaining and developing brand standards, while using initiative and creativity to solve complex challenges and deliver effective outcomes.
• Edit photographs and video for use across digital and traditional platforms, supporting the wider Marketing & Communications department to plan, source and capture image, video and other creative content.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with external agencies, printing partners, and stakeholders to coordinate, deliver, and share CTEC and EPNE marketing assets effectively.
• Support the Creative Team and wider…