Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham, SN6 8LA

Salary: Up to £30,000 plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Full-time, 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract, 37 hours Mon-Fri

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Graphic Designer in our Media Services team at the UK Defence Academy, you'll help create high-quality visual content that supports learning, communication and engagement across the Defence Academy and for third-party customers. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring designer to develop their skills, gain valuable commercial experience and contribute to meaningful projects in a unique environment.

Working alongside experienced design and production professionals, you'll support the creation of a wide range of printed and digital materials, helping to communicate complex information in a clear and engaging way. Your work will have purpose, supporting education, professional development and knowledge sharing while giving you the opportunity to grow your expertise and build a successful career in design.

What you'll do as a Graphic Designer

• Produce high-quality graphic design, artwork and visual communication materials for a variety of customers.
• Support the development of printed and digital content including brochures, reports, posters, presentations, illustrations, signage and other creative assets.
• Work closely with colleagues and customers to understand requirements and deliver effective design solutions.
• Apply brand guidelines accurately to ensure all materials are professional, consistent and fit for purpose.
• Use Adobe Creative Cloud applications and designated artificial intelligence (AI) tools where appropriate to create engaging content.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail and meeting agreed deadlines.

Does this sound like you?

• A qualification / degree in Graphic Design, Creative Media, Visual Communication or a related discipline, or a portfolio that demonstrates your design capability and potential.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator through education, work placements, freelance projects or personal work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A proactive approach, strong willingness to learn and enthusiasm for developing new skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

What we offer

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting and checks:

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

A little bit about us:

At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:

We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact [email protected].

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