• Job Description

  Req#: B0256-24-0012?language=en&page=46&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  At St Anns, theres one thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

  Were continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Anns is in the best shape possible for future generations.

  You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

  Have you got what it takes?

  • Are you a creative and skilled Graphic Designer?
  • Can you help us to create visually emotive and eye-catching materials to raise the profile of our hospice?
  • You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague
  • Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Anns Hospice.

  " its like a family at the hospice and everyone gets stuck in to support each other, whatever challenge is thrown at them"

  Emma Dixon, Head of Clinical Services

  Main duties of the job

  • As a Graphic Designer for St Anns Hospice, you will play a crucial role in creating visually compelling and emotionally resonant materials that support the organisation's mission and enhance its communication efforts.
  • You will collaborate with various teams within the organisation to create a strong visual identity and ensure that all design materials align with the hospice's brand guidelines.
  • As part of the Marketing and Communications team, the role will help us deliver key communications in a creative, clear and effective way.
  • You will work on new creative design and develop marketing and communications products such as campaigns, social media assets, website resources, promotional materials, event branding, along with other creative projects.
  • You will act as brand ambassador working with colleagues and third parties to ensure our brand guidelines are adhered to.
  • You would be joining the team at an exciting time for the hospice as we build our new purpose built hospice at Heald Green.

  About us

  Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a full time permanent position

  Salary: Hospice Band 5, Competency Based Framework, £29,640

  Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week

  Based at: Hybrid. Based at Heald Green, some cross site and home working

  Free Car Parking at Both Sites

  This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

  Please contact Gemma Peers, Head of Marketing and Communications on 0781 302 9961 for an informal chat.

  Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

  The successful candidate will be subject to a Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

  Closing date: 17th May 2024

  Date posted

  16 April 2024

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £29,640 a year St Ann's Competency Based Framework

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  B0256-24-0012

  Job locations

  St. Anns Hospice

  St. Anns Road North

  Heald Green

  Cheadle

  Cheshire

  SK8 3SZ

  
  

  St. Anns Hospice

  Peel Lane

  Worsley

  Manchester

  M28 0FE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Graphic Designer will

  Brand Development and Maintenance

  • Develop and maintain the hospice's visual identity, ensuring consistency across all materials.
  • Collaborate with marketing and communications colleagues to understand brand guidelines and incorporate them into design projects.

  Print and Digital Design

  • Create visually appealing print materials, including reports, flyers, posters, and banners.
  • Design engaging digital content for online platforms, including social media graphics, website elements, and email campaigns.

  Illustration and Infographics

  • Develop illustrations and infographics to convey complex information in a clear and accessible manner.
  • Work closely with content creators to visually represent hospice services, values, and educational resources.

  Event Collateral

  • Design materials for hospice events, including invitations, programs, and signage.
  • Collaborate with event planning teams to ensure all design elements align with the event's theme and purpose.

  Photography and Image Editing

  • Select and edit images for projects that highlight the work to the best effect.
  • Work with photographers to capture authentic and meaningful visuals for marketing and promotional materials.
  • Taking photographs as required to capture events and stories at St Anns Hospice.

  Collaboration and Communication

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and communications colleagues, fundraising, and healthcare professionals.
  • Communicate design concepts effectively and incorporate feedback to refine designs.

  Compliance

  • Ensure that all design materials adhere to industry regulations and compliance standards in the healthcare and charity sectors.

  Stay Current with Design Trends

  • Keep abreast of design trends and continuously seek opportunities to enhance the visual impact of the hospice's communication materials.

  Project Management

  • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are informed of progress.
  • Co-ordinate external suppliers such as printers to meet deadlines and budgets.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Graphic Designer will

  Brand Development and Maintenance

  • Develop and maintain the hospice's visual identity, ensuring consistency across all materials.
  • Collaborate with marketing and communications colleagues to understand brand guidelines and incorporate them into design projects.

  Print and Digital Design

  • Create visually appealing print materials, including reports, flyers, posters, and banners.
  • Design engaging digital content for online platforms, including social media graphics, website elements, and email campaigns.

  Illustration and Infographics

  • Develop illustrations and infographics to convey complex information in a clear and accessible manner.
  • Work closely with content creators to visually represent hospice services, values, and educational resources.

  Event Collateral

  • Design materials for hospice events, including invitations, programs, and signage.
  • Collaborate with event planning teams to ensure all design elements align with the event's theme and purpose.

  Photography and Image Editing

  • Select and edit images for projects that highlight the work to the best effect.
  • Work with photographers to capture authentic and meaningful visuals for marketing and promotional materials.
  • Taking photographs as required to capture events and stories at St Anns Hospice.

  Collaboration and Communication

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and communications colleagues, fundraising, and healthcare professionals.
  • Communicate design concepts effectively and incorporate feedback to refine designs.

  Compliance

  • Ensure that all design materials adhere to industry regulations and compliance standards in the healthcare and charity sectors.

  Stay Current with Design Trends

  • Keep abreast of design trends and continuously seek opportunities to enhance the visual impact of the hospice's communication materials.

  Project Management

  • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are informed of progress.
  • Co-ordinate external suppliers such as printers to meet deadlines and budgets.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Hold a degree in Graphic Design or equivalent level of experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Be highly organised with an exceptional eye for detail and passion for current and future design trends.
  • Have extensive experience of working in the creative industry as a graphic designer.
  • Be able to present a diverse portfolio of varied graphic design work that can demonstrate a range of examples of creative and eye-catching design.
  • Be highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite products, specifically, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
  • Have advanced print knowledge and experience working with different print mediums, formats and specifications for a range of briefs, to a budget and deadline.
  • Ability to quickly and accurately respond to briefs.
  • Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to proof-read
  • A strong creative instinct and motivation to constantly develop new ideas and use progressive technologies.
  • Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Hold a degree in Graphic Design or equivalent level of experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Be highly organised with an exceptional eye for detail and passion for current and future design trends.
  • Have extensive experience of working in the creative industry as a graphic designer.
  • Be able to present a diverse portfolio of varied graphic design work that can demonstrate a range of examples of creative and eye-catching design.
  • Be highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite products, specifically, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
  • Have advanced print knowledge and experience working with different print mediums, formats and specifications for a range of briefs, to a budget and deadline.
  • Ability to quickly and accurately respond to briefs.
  • Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to proof-read
  • A strong creative instinct and motivation to constantly develop new ideas and use progressive technologies.
  • Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  St Ann’s Hospice

  Address

  St. Anns Hospice

  St. Anns Road North

  Heald Green

  Cheadle

  Cheshire

  SK8 3SZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  St Ann’s Hospice

  Address

  St. Anns Hospice

  St. Anns Road North

  Heald Green

  Cheadle

  Cheshire

  SK8 3SZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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