Job Description

Ref Number

B23-00112

Professional Expertise

External Engagement, Communications, Marketing and Events

Department

Vice-President (External Engagement) (B23)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

54,172-63,752

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

Yes

Closing Date

20-May-2025

About us

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UCL is a radically different university. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women to university education. Today UCL has over 40,000 students and 13,000 staff and is one of the world's top 10 universities. The Vice-President External Engagement (VPEE) team delivers communications and marketing activity for UCL, working to ensure UCL's public prominence, reputation and influence reflects the university's excellence in knowledge creation, education, and innovation.



The department of the Vice President External Engagement coordinates UCL's engagement with a range of audiences, raising the university's profile and influence, and managing its reputation. It promotes the public value of UCL's research and partnerships to the future of Britain and globally. It is a service-driven function made up of communications and marketing professionals who deliver sector-leading media relations, public affairs, institutional communications, brand and integrated marketing, student recruitment, and events.

About the role

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Reporting to UCL's Head of Brand, the Senior Graphic Designer implements creative communications solutions that support the UCL brand.



The Senior Graphic Designer will provide creative design services to develop and build UCL's profile and reputation and ensure excellent brand adoption internally and with external partners.



They will ensure that creative projects align with the overall brand, assist in the development and maintenance of brand identity standards, brand architecture, tools and resources.



The Senior Graphic Designer will play a pivotal role to ensure the successful roll out and activation of the refreshed brand across the university.



This is a hybrid role, however, you will be in the office on average two days per week, with Tuesday being one of the two days.

About you

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The successful candidate will have a Post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. a Post-graduate degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Interaction Design, Media, Communications or a relevant discipline, or equivalent working experience.



The successful candidate must have experience managing designers/a design team. Strong presentation skills and experience of negotiating with senior stakeholders is essential.



A strong understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory, layout and composition, and the ability to apply them effectively in various design projects, an understanding of branding systems. Has extensive experience developing and working with brand guidelines, editorial and tone of voice guidelines. Must lead with a digital-first approach.



Ability to respond strategically to complex challenges using innovative design thinking to identify and deliver creative communication solutions with system-wide relevance. Manage the full project cycle of all brand design projects from drafting creative briefs through to usability, development, build and production. Competent working in accordance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2AA).



The post is fixed term until 31 July 2026 and is available to start immediately.



All applications must include: a customised cover letter, CV and link to an online portfolio which best demonstrates their experience and skills for the position. Please ensure the link to your portfolio is working.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:



41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance




Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.



These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.