The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Job Title: Graphic Designer
Reports to: Director of Policy & Engagement
Line reports:None
Contract terms: 21 hours over three days, one of which should be Thursday
Salary: £26,836 (£44,727 FTE)
Location:London-based, with hybrid working
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with 4,500 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.
Job purpose
Part of the Policy and Engagement department, the Graphic Designer is responsible for developing engaging visual content, including digital and print media and merchandising, to help deliver the College s strategy and operational plan. This newly created position is an exciting opportunity for a creative and skilled designer to play a pivotal role in strengthening the College s visual brand identity ensuring greater professionalism, accessibility and consistency in all our communications and outputs.
Main responsibilities
Brand management
Design execution
Content ideation
Other
Inclusion and diversity statement
The College is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity and diversity among our staff, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010. We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity.
Our values
Inclusion
Integrity
Innovation
Improvement
Person specification
Knowledge, qualifications and experience
Skills and abilities
Personal qualities (attributes)
Staff benefits
We offer a friendly and supportive working environment and make sure our employees are well looked after with a great benefits package, which includes:
Work life balance and family friendly benefits
Planning for your future
Career development
Travel
Wellbeing
How to apply
Please submit your CV (maximum two pages), cover letter (maximum one page) and a link to a portfolio demonstrating digital and print design projects. The cover letter must explain what makes you suitable for the role. Please use the job description for reference.
Interviews will be held at our office in Euston, the week commencing 3 February 2025. Please indicate if you are likely to need any reasonable adjustments to successfully complete this interview.
Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The closing date for applications is 23 January 2025.