Job Description

10,877 per annum (based on a full time equivalent salary of 24,815 per annum)

Part time - 16 hours per week

Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 21 October 2025

Job ref: 59/25

Fixed term contract for 6 months

Leeds University Union (LUU) is growing its Marketing and Communications department, creating an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team that's at the forefront of using data and insight to make sure every student loves their time at Leeds.

As part of this new direction, we're placing a strong emphasis on being led by our student voice. We believe that by listening carefully to what our students want and need, we can create marketing campaigns and communication strategies that truly resonate with them. We're also committed to innovation, always looking for new and better ways to reach our audiences.

By joining our team as a Junior Graphic Designer, you'll have the chance to be part of this exciting transformation and make a real impact on the student experience at Leeds.

This role is perfect for an artistic designer, passionate about students, inclusivity and creating eye catching but accessible designs.

About you

With experience in a design role, creating assets including print, digital, social media assets, and possibly moving image, you will have an interest in working for a charity that aims to ensure every student at the University of Leeds loves their time at university.

You will be a forward thinker, keeping track of new and upcoming design trends and software. Thinking outside the box and confident to create designs from concept to completion.

You'll need:

To be proficient in Adobe; including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. To be able to work within a team Experience working to tight deadlines Experience creating social assets and Print assets. A portfolio to showcase your work - there is a field on the application form for you to provide a link to your portfolio, please note this must be submitted in order for us to consider your application Effective interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deal with a diverse range of people.

Why Join LUU?

LUU is a charity with a turnover of 13 million per year that aims to ensure that 38,000 students love their time at Leeds. We employ over 300 staff, and it is a fun place to work with a focus on health and wellbeing, and your personal learning and development. Find out more about Leeds University Union at www.luu.org.uk or follow us on X @LeedsUniUnion. We offer 26 days' holiday a year and a further 14.5 days off when the university is closed for Bank Holidays, Easter and Christmas periods (this includes an extra day after the Easter and August bank holidays).

The people and culture at LUU are often cited as the top reason why people enjoy working here. You will be part of an organisation that not only values but champions inclusion and diversity.

Sounds good?

For further details, please visit our website using the link provided. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. Please also include a link to your portfolio on the application form. If you have any further questions please contact hr@luu.ac.uk.

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Dates

Closing Date

: 9am Tuesday 21 October 2025

Interviews

: To be confirmed

Start Date

: To be agreed with the recruiting manager

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 10,877.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 59/25