Graphic Design Apprentice

Role Overview:

Are you a recent school leaver with GSCEs in Maths and English C or above? Are you passionate about graphic design and the role this plays in marketing? Are you eager to kickstart a career in this dynamic field? Are you looking in developing your skills in house as well as studying towards a professional, nationally recognised qualification?

As a Graphic Design Apprentice, you will develop and design effective and stand-out marketing material for both digital and print media and enhance your creative portfolio. This position offers a hands-on learning experience, enabling you to build skills essential for a career in graphic design.

Apprentices work on the job within a charity whilst receiving 20% off the job training from current industry experts. The training sessions are virtual classrooms via Zoom. Apprentices also receive the on-the-job training and coaching in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design eye-catching marketing materials for digital and print.
• Design engaging social media content, such as infographics, GIFs, and visually compelling graphics.
• Craft and implement templates for email marketing campaigns.
• Develop eye-catching PowerPoint presentations that align with brand guidelines.
• Update and enhance existing designs and artwork.

What we are looking for:

• A passion for graphic design and content creation.
• A keen eye for detail and a love for design and typography.
• Experience with Adobe tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
• A proactive learner with a passion for creative thinking.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Entry Requirements:

• Candidates must have a grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English
• Candidates must not hold a higher qualification in the relevant field, e.g. a degree in Graphic Design or Digital Marketing

About Us:

We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. For 1.9 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feel like an impossible hurdle. Without the right help, this can destroy their world. They feel disconnected from their family. Unable to make friends. Unfairly punished for not following instructions they don’t understand. What does the future hold for them?

Why Us?

Speech and Language UK is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for children and young people with communication needs. If you’re ready to make a difference in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assistance programme (we actively engage with our workforce on wellbeing and offer an employee assistance program offering confidential counselling and advice), Perkbox membership and enhanced sick pay.

Additional Information:

The programme is delivered on a roll on roll off basis. Please apply by 9am on Monday, 9 December 2024 with interviews being held later that week via Teams.  We would like you start at the start of January 2025 when initially you will access our internal training and induction, meet the team, and get all that you need before you start your course. For more information on the training providers please see the link: https://indd.adobe.com/view/8601ca51-cbef-4094-aba1-4a30660b42e5

How to Apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing why you are passionate about graphic design and why you would like to join Speech and Language UK to: jobs@speechandlanguage.org.uk.

If you have a link to a portfolio of work with examples that can show design experience, please send that too.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday, 9 December 2024.

Accessibility Support:
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.