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This role is in Battersea’s Brand team, within the wider Marketing & Communications department. You will be part of our in-house Creative Hub. helping to bring Battersea’s brand to life through clear, high-impact creative work that builds awareness, strengthens our reputation, and helps more people connect with our mission and messages around animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.

The Senior Graphic Designer produces effective design across a wide range of projects and channels. You will work closely with colleagues across Battersea and external partners to develop ideas and deliver them.

Overall Objectives:

• Bring the Battersea brand and the animals in our care to life through great creative concepts and excellent delivery.
• Create clear, effective and integrated visual solutions that work across digital and print channels.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across Battersea and with external suppliers, contributing to a positive and effective way of working.
• Strengthen and champion the Design function at Battersea to support the organisation’s strategic and business goals.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for

all.We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 23rd June 2026, 11.59pm

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s): To be confirmed.

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

Are you a budding creative looking to gain hands-on experience across both digital and print design whilst making a real difference? As our Junior Designer, you’ll play a key role in our Marketing team, reporting to the Creative Manager and collaborating with a highly-skilled creative team of designers and copywriters.

From contributing to campaign concepts and execution, to developing toolkits, printed materials, and digital assets, you’ll tackle a diverse range of creative projects. You’ll also have the chance to hone your skills in brand design, playing a key role in developing and executing our new visual identity. We’re not looking for someone to purely produce artwork – we are actively seeking an individual who can think independently, contribute to and refine briefs, and bring their own creative flair to every project.

With your attention to detail, and passion for delivering impactful and accessible design for a range of audiences, you’ll help ensure The Charity’s brand shines across all platforms. This is your opportunity to grow as a creative and contribute to meaningful work that supports our vital mission.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

You’re an enthusiastic and curious creative at the start of your design journey, eager to build your skills across a range of mediums. You enjoy exploring new ideas and approaches, bringing a fresh perspective while learning how to turn concepts into thoughtful, user-focused designs.

With a strong eye for detail and a willingness to learn, you balance creativity with a growing understanding of strategy. You’re organised, adaptable, and have excellent time management skills, approaching each task with a positive, solutions-focused mindset.

You’re building confidence in your technical abilities and are motivated to make the most of every opportunity - producing work that is considered, engaging, and continuously improving.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support the creation of engaging digital and print materials, including campaign assets, sub-brands, toolkits, and internal and external communications, ensuring alignment with the Charity’s brand guidelines.

• Assist in producing digital assets such as social media graphics, email templates, and website visuals, working closely with channel owners and learning how to apply current trends and techniques effectively.

• Help maintain and apply the Charity’s visual identity across all work, building a strong understanding of brand guidelines and best practices.

• Collaborate with colleagues across teams to help develop clear briefs and contribute ideas to creative concepts.

• Assist on a range of creative projects from initial briefing through to final production, including concept development, responding to feedback, preparing files, and supporting delivery across platforms.

• Stay curious and proactive in exploring new design ideas, tools, and trends, contributing suggestions to enhance creative output.

• Manage your workload across multiple projects with support, working to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Support the organisation and maintenance of creative tools and processes, including file management, production planning, and updating project boards (e.g. Trello).

• Actively seek feedback and development opportunities to grow your skills in both digital and print design, keeping up to date with industry trends.

 Job Title: Graphic Designer

 Salary: £31,716 per annum (Band E, Level 3)

 Location:  Lancing, West Sussex

 Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract  

 Working Hours: 35 hours

About the role

Reporting to the Digital Marketing Executive, we’re looking for a versatile Graphic Designer who can create both product designs and marketing/ecommerce artwork. You’ll turn written or verbal ideas into engaging visual assets, bringing concepts to life across a range of projects. Experience in both product development and marketing design is important, as is the ability to adapt your creative approach across Scout Store’s different sub-brands and audiences, from young people and parents to volunteers and B2B customers.

Main duties as our Graphic Designer   

• Create product mock-ups and visual assets for marketing, ecommerce, email campaigns, social media, and digital channels.

• Work across multiple projects, supporting the Buying, Ecommerce, and Marketing teams while prioritising work based on impact and business value.

• Adapt designs for different sub-brands and audiences, ensuring all creative output is engaging, audience-focused, and on-brand.

• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to refine designs, maintain brand consistency, and support website updates where needed.

What we are looking for in ourGraphic Designer

• Proven Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing product design, digital artwork, and marketing campaigns.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (or equivalent), with experience creating content for ecommerce, social media, email marketing, and digital channels.

• Able to interpret briefs, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and adapt creative work across brands, formats, and audiences.

• Collaborative and adaptable, with strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a proactive approach to delivering results.

• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, safeguarding, and building positive working relationships; video editing and knowledge of Scouting are desirable but not essential.

What we offer as our Graphic Designer:

• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 2 years, plus additional time off over Christmas
• Flexible working options to suit you, your role, and your team
• A double-matched pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
• A family-friendly approach, with generous family leave policies

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Monday 22nd June 2026

Interviews will be held in Lancing on Wednesday 1st July 2026

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

About us

The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world’s most complex current issues. Last year, 10,800 teachers downloaded Topical Talk lessons, reaching 532,000 children in over 86 countries. We are on track to double this number, reaching over 1 million school children by the end of 2026.

Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing weekly lessons for classroom discussions, international prizes and teacher training partnerships. Our programme has received international recognition, including from UNESCO and the Global Media and Information Literacy Awards. High-quality graphic design is central to what we do; our teachers love our resources because they are beautifully presented, designed to enhance student learning and to inspire a lifelong curiosity about the world around them. 

The role

We are seeking a creative, agile and ambitious Graphic Designer to lead the visual identity of our flagship educational programme, Topical Talk Headlines.

Working three days a week, this role offers an extraordinary amount of creative freedom. Every week brings a brand-new global news story, and it will be up to you to establish its unique look and feel. From choosing typography and vibrant colour palettes to deciding between illustration and photography, you will have the autonomy to design resources that make complex, intimidating global issues accessible and engaging for young people aged 10-16 around the world.

Reporting to the Director of Programmes and working closely with our experienced in-house Designer, you will be embedded in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will partner with our expert team of ex-teacher content creators to brainstorm, iterate and deliver world-class classroom resources on tight, overlapping deadlines. While your primary focus will be Topical Talk Headlines, you will also support wider brand and marketing projects across the charity as time allows. 

Responsibilities

Visual identity and resource creation:

• Own the weekly design of Topical Talk Headlines: translate complex global topics into beautiful, clear and practical learning resources, from worksheets and posters to interactive slides and educational games
• Design for global accessibility: use clear information hierarchy, considered layouts and colour-signposting to support teachers and ensure students, including those learning in a non-native language, can seamlessly navigate nuanced concepts
• Uphold our brand standard: deliver high-quality, polished designs that our teachers expect and that reflect the premium reputation of The Economist Educational Foundation
• Design for modern youth experiences: create contemporary, vibrant visuals that reflect and respect how young people engage with the world
• Source impactful imagery: curate and adapt photography and illustration using stock libraries as a base, applying our specific brand guidelines to pick authentic, non-cliché visuals that resonate with children and enhance global stories

Collaboration and production management:

• Work in tandem with Educational Content Leads: engage in rapid, collaborative feedback loops to edit and refine resources, ensuring perfect alignment between the text and visual design
• Manage overlapping production schedules: stay highly organised across a quick, 2.5-week production cycle from initial brainstorming to final digital publication
• Maintain strict quality control: catch typos, spot alignment issues and make sure layouts stay clean and consistent from page to page

Innovation and process improvement:

• Proactively suggest process improvements: identify new tools, templates or workflows to optimise our internal production and feedback loops
• Champion student engagement: stay curious about modern design trends. Gather visual inspiration to introduce interactive digital formats or fresh aesthetic approaches to our lessons

Skills and behaviours

You are a creative self-starter who is passionate about global current affairs and believes that great design can change how young people understand the world. You possess the following:

• A portfolio of inspiring design: proven experience delivering highly visual layouts that synthesise complex information beautifully and cleanly
• Speed, agility and decisiveness: the ability to work efficiently within a 3-day week, making confident design decisions and implementing editorial feedback rapidly
• Flawless attention to detail: ensuring final resources are completely error-free
• A deeply collaborative spirit: you love brainstorming, co-creating and working side-by-side with content writers to elevate concepts
• Technical mastery: highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) as well as PowerPoint and Google Slides. Comfort using or upskilling in tools like Canva and Vimeo is a plus.

Experience

You have...

• A degree in graphic design, illustration, visual communication or a related discipline – or equivalent professional portfolio experience
• Mid-weight industry experience working in-house, within an agency or as an established freelancer
• Extensive experience designing multi-page documents, slide decks or interactive educational/informational assets
• Experience managing tight, cyclical production deadlines independently

You might also have (desirable but not essential):

• Data visualisation: experience interpreting data to create clear, accurate charts, graphs and infographics
• UX/UI web design: basic experience or an understanding of user experience design to help shape how teachers interact with our resources online
• Video editing/animation: experience creating or editing short-form video and motion graphics, on Premiere Pro, After Effects or Canva

We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.