• Junior Graphic Designer

Vacancy Reference Number

18964

Number of Vacancies

1

(B) OCU

Communication & Engagement

Location

New Scotland Yard

Building

NEW SCOTLAND YARD

Band

Band E

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

36 hours per week

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Title: Junior Graphic Designer

Salary: The starting salary is £34,808, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

The salary is broken down as £31,880 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £34,108. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location : New Scotland Yard

We are looking to recruit a Junior Graphic Designer to join our highly skilled, award winning, dynamic campaigns team. You’ll have the opportunity to deliver high quality, creative graphic design services and solutions that have the right impact and convey information clearly and accurately.

You will work closely with our internal communications colleagues and Local & Strategy team developing outputs to support our frontline officers. You will be able to design high-impact publications and assets, such as brochures, animations, digital ads, infographics, posters, leaflets, exhibition stands and banners in relation to major communications projects and campaigns that inform Londoners of our important police work.

You will be adaptable and flexible, willing to deal with any challenges that come your way. You will have an inquiring mind and be able to interpret and build on initial briefs. You will use your expertise and ideas to deliver impactful communication and content

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop publications, digital and print assets for both internal and external audiences; including receiving and interpreting creative briefs, developing creative concepts for marketing campaigns and other communication projects.
• Maintain the brand toolkit and associated assets including designing templates and the creation of new assets where required. Ensuring the brand’s correct and consistent use.
• Visually simplify complex and highly detailed technical information for use in print or digital media.
• Manage multiple design projects from brief through to final presentation and liaise with the Graphic Designer and Campaigns managers to ensure deadlines are met and projects managed effectively enabling an efficient workflow.
• To carry out and assimilate the results of research and feedback into the needs and opinions of potential document users.
• To keep abreast of design trends and technology developments and develop own skills to ensure the Met’s content remains relevant and engaging.
• To ensure all design content is accessible, legally compliant and supports the Disability Discrimination Act.

How to apply

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on the 2nd of April 2025.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 1-2 weeks following the closing date.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1-2 weeks following sift CBQ.

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Essential For The Role

Essential

• Proven knowledge of creative roles, designing for both print and digital media.
• Knowledge of design, layout, visual theory, and print processes, including the use of styles and colour theory.
• Knowledge of communication and marketing strategy.
• Knowledge of editing layout for different audiences in differing medias.
• Knowledge of traditional and digital graphic types and formats and their uses.
• Knowledge and experience of using Adobe’s Creative Cloud software, mainly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects.
• Good typography skills
• Knowledge of template making within MS365.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and work to strict deadlines.
• The ability to work on projects from conception to completion either independently, in a self-motivated manner, or as part of a team.

Desirable

• Video and audio editing experience.
• Knowledge of WCAG standards.
• Experience of both PC and Mac operating systems.
• A willingness to work as part of a busy team within a busy environment.

Additional Information

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The following competencies will be tested against during sift:

• We are emotionally aware at level 2

The following values will be tested against during sift:

• Professionalism

Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.

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