Fixed Term Contract, 1 year from start date, Full time 37hrs per week, 52 weeks per year.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience working for the University’s External Affairs Unit. The External Affairs Unit functions like a small agency within the University and is responsible for marketing and communications, reputation management and media liaison, advancement and alumni engagement, and business development.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting graphic design by producing promotional and marketing materials for University publications, leaflets, website, social media and other marketing projects.
Hybrid working allows the post holder to work across a variety of Bath Spa University locations and also some remote working from home.
About you
Under the guidance of the Senior Graphic Designer and Graphic Designers, you will help create graphic concepts and design layouts for print adverts, flyers, posters, emails newsletters, website and social media, among other things. You will take briefs on projects and help contribute to their development.
You will have a Bath Spa University Bachelor’s degree in a graphic design related degree as well as good written, verbal and digital communication skills. We expect you to be fluent in the Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. If you have a creative flair and good visual sense, then this role could be for you!
About us
Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath, with most being located at Newton Park, including a listed Georgian house and grounds, or Locksbrook Road, our new city-centre art and design campus. Our research centres focus on creative industries and humanities.
Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Helen Bollen: [email protected]
Interview Date: Thursday 23 February 2023
How to apply
Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed. Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to [email protected].
Please note that we use anonymous shortlisting therefore request that you do not include any personal details or reference to protected characteristics (such as gender, age or race) when completing your supporting statement.
We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff. These include a pension scheme, flexible working practices, an employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies. Please use the link below to see our full facilities and benefits package: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
Please note, unfortunately due to the SOC level and salary associated with this post we would be unable to sponsor any applicants requiring a Tier 2 (general) visa. For further information, please visit the following link: https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community