Ocean Job Board
598
Organizations
918
Jobs
Graphic DesignerLocation: SouthamptonDivision: EngagementGroup: MarketingDuration: PermanentSalary: £33,831Ref No: 11776
National Oceanography Centre
Marketing & Communications, Design
Southampton, UK
Posted 6+ months ago
Graphic Designer
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
Permanent
Full time (37 hours per week)
£33,831
Who are we?
We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - the UK’s leading institution for integrated coastal and deep ocean research. Through our ground-breaking research, collaboration, and game-changing innovation we work to gain a deeper understanding of our ocean, helping every living thing on our planet flourish.
We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community focused on solving challenging long-term marine science problems, underpinning international and UK public policy, business and societal outcomes.
The ocean has the potential to provide the solutions to so many of the social, economic and environmental challenges we face worldwide. To truly harness the value of the ocean, we put ocean research, science and discovery at the heart of our culture.
Join us in shaping the future of oceanographic research and contribute your unique perspective to our organisation.
To learn more about us and inspire your application, we’re delighted to share links to our spirit video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMmIczHhvPI our award winning podcast Into the Blue https://www.youtube.com/@NOCnews/podcasts and our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@NOCnews.
About the role
Our new and exciting brand identity has enabling us to communicate our world-class research in ever unique and innovative ways. Our mission is to carve out a strong global brand presence and the role of Graphic Designer is going to play an integral role in helping us to realise this objective.
The Graphic designer will work collaboratively throughout the organisation working closely with our scientists, Engagement team, and our external creative agencies to use both print and digital technologies to visually communicate our research to a varied audience.
This role will ensure that NOC continues to embrace the latest in design innovation and challenge conventional practices with fresh and new rational.
About you
Our award-winning marketing team lead from the front, and we are proud of our reputation for pioneering new and innovative ways of communicating our scientific research. Your creative skill set will help us to remain fresh and relevant to our audiences, keeping us at the forefront of design trends and utilising your creativity to ensure our content receives prominent levels of engagement.
You will be at the forefront of design innovation with an understanding of the evolving digital landscape and importantly, you will be brave enough to use it and wise enough to learn from failings.
You will understand the benefits of NOC to build brand equity and an appreciation of the importance for its correct and consistent visual representation, both internally and externally.
To thrive in this role, you will need to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders, including scientists and external creative agencies, which will require you to take and receive project briefs whilst assuming the role of brand expert to ensure everything we do supports the core messaging.
Your work will involve developing engaging content for both print and digital media with your work will playing a key role in communicating to a broad audience the importance of the ocean and the significant role it plays in climate change.
Why NOC?
We offer a generous set of benefits, including:
- 30 days contractual annual leave, plus 3.5 extra closure days and bank holidays
- a 10% employer contribution pension scheme
- access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and anonymous support on mental, physical, emotional, health and financial issues
- access to a flexible benefits portal offering online discounts, cashback and eGift cards
- a Cycle2Work scheme allowing employees to acquire bikes and accessories
- a great working environment with a number of social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations
- we are proud to be a Living Wage Employer
Location
This position will be based in Southampton. The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking with over 40 EV charging points.
We can support visa applications where required. We may be able to offer financial support for applicants who will need to relocate for this position.
Submitting an application
Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV with some examples of your work. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the NOC recruitment team at careers@noc.ac.uk / 07955 851648.
Before submitting your application, please ensure you have reviewed the attached job description and person specification.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position, as we strive to create a supportive and equitable environment where all voices are valued and heard.
Those seeking employment at NOC are considered solely on their qualifications, skills and experience, without regard to gender, gender identity, age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, relationship status, family status (including pregnancy / maternity leave) or any other protected characteristic.
There is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the position and declare a disability. NOC is an Investors in People organisation.
Date advert posted: 6 September 2024.
Closing date: 4 October 2024. This vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.
Please note we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this position.