Design & Marketing Officer
Permanent
Grade B - £28,598 - £34,434
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Location: Birmingham Library
Do you believe in the power of learning to transform lives?
Are you a creative thinker who can bring ideas to life through design, storytelling, and digital content?
Birmingham Adult Education Service is looking for a passionate and imaginative Design & Marketing professional to join our small, dynamic team. You’ll be at the heart of promoting our wide range of courses — from qualifications that boost careers, to classes that improve health and wellbeing.
We’re looking for someone who:
* Understands and empathises with our learners’ journeys
* Communicates clearly, warmly, and persuasively
* Has excellent graphic design skills, with a portfolio of engaging, informative work.
* Can create content for social media, including short videos
* Enjoys finding innovative ways to promote ideas and connect with diverse audiences
* Can balance creativity with clear messaging to inspire people to return to learning
You’ll have freedom to experiment and develop your expertise, working in an environment where no two days ever need to be the same. This is a role for someone who thrives on variety - from designing eye-catching posters and brochures, to filming inspiring student stories, to dreaming up new campaigns that help people take the first step back into education.
If you’re ready to use your creativity to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
**Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached**
For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
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