Location: Aylesford / Derbyshire / Hybrid

Salary/package: £31,680 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

We’d love to see examples of your work, so please remember to include a copy of your portfolio with your application.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer to bring creative ideas to life at The Education People. You’ll be involved in a wide range of design work, contributing to varied projects and seeing your work used across the organisation, with plenty of scope to make a meaningful impact through your creativity.

Who we are 

The Education People (Part of Commercial Services Group) have been supporting people to deliver the things that matter to the lives of children and adults for many years and can proudly say that each of our services is brought to you by experts in their field.

Our expertise ranges from school advisory, to equality & inclusion, from financial management to professional development alongside a whole range of other areas. Wherever it’s possible to provide education support or supported employment services, we are committed to doing just that - whether it’s expert training, online education events or downloadable resources.

Why this role matters 

As our Graphic Designer you will produce high quality visual content across print and digital channels. You will take ownership of creative delivery from concept to final artwork and ensure everything aligns with brand and accessibility standards. You will play an important part in brand development and the creation of templates and guidelines for use across the organisation, sub brands and the wider group.

What you’ll be doing 

• Create impactful designs for print and digital materials.

• Deliver creative content for campaigns including flyers, social graphics, brochures, case studies, email assets, event graphics, merchandise, signage, basic animations and presentations.

• Produce basic video edits for use in campaigns and social channels.

• Support centrally run events, including The Education People Show, by creating branded materials and visuals.

• Create engaging design assets to support launches and service promotion.

• Act as a lead visual design expert advising on accessibility and best practice.

• Contribute to brand development work and help build clear brand guidelines.

• Create templates for PowerPoint, Word documents and other internal materials.

• Plan ahead for visual identity development and brand roadmap activity.

• Manage workload using tools such as Asana to meet deadlines and deliver high quality output.

• Drive improvements in design processes and explore new tools and methods.

• Stay aware of design trends accessibility updates and emerging creative technologies.

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in graphic design within marketing or campaign environments.

• Confidence producing artwork across social, print, online events and presentations.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva and PowerPoint.

• Strong understanding of design principles and attention to detail.

• Experience managing multiple projects and brands while working in a fast-paced team.

• Ability to interpret briefs, ask clear questions and deliver high quality work to short deadlines.

• Confidence working with stakeholders across teams and brands.

• Knowledge of digital and print formats and how to apply brand consistency.

• Awareness of accessibility in design and how to embed it in creative output.

• Positive, organised and collaborative with a willingness to adapt and improve.

• A copy of your portfolio as part of your application.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £31,680 per annum.

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after four years

• Birthday Day Off

• One concessionary day during the Christmas period

• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

• Life assurance cover

• Hybrid working

Why CSG?

CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.

As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.