Senior Designer (MAT COVER)

Location: Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE (Hybrid options considered)

Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Part-Time and Job Share options available)

Salary Range: Up to £33,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment: 12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date: Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 28th June 2025.

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

• Interviews: As and when strong candidates identified
• Start: ASAP thereafter (by 1st November 2025)

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold either a ‘In-Person’ or Online Interview (via MS Teams or Zoom) with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams and Zoom prior to submitting your Application.

About Us: Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise.

Role Overview: The Senior Designer will help us deliver creative content which encourages our audiences to take action with us. Working across printed assets (such as mailers and brochures) to video (for feedback emails or social media ads) to digital ads (paid social, display etc.), you will have an array of creative skills and won’t be afraid to think outside the box to deliver content which inspires. Working at a senior level, you will be comfortable managing your briefs and projects, working to deadlines and communicating clearly with stakeholders across the organisation. You will act as a guardian of our brand, delivering creative which meets brand guidelines.

Main Responsibilities:

• Produce effective creative assets which inspire our audiences to take action with MH. These assets could be across the following mediums, but not limited to:

• Digital static banners/ads
• Video including reels
• Gifs
• HTML5
• Printed collateral such as brochures or mailers

Essential:

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS Certificate at suitable level / undertaking to cooperate to obtain a DBS Certificate at suitable level
• Declaration of any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest (ie any relationship or affiliation with individuals currently employed by or associated with the organisation)
• Creative designer who goes above and beyond.
• Receptive to design feedback.
• High level of video editing skills for social and TV appeals. (Premier pro)
• High level of graphic design skill including knowledge of print.
• Social media savvy with an eye for spotting upcoming trends we could take part in.
• Clear communicator able to share rationale on creative elements.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Experience in an agile fundraising environment where priorities can change.
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, etc.).
• Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Experience working in or with nonprofits or mission-driven organisations is highly preferred.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of fundraising, preferably in an Islamic charity.
• Experience with task management software.
• A basic understanding of Islamic values and Muslim practices.
• An awareness of Health and Safety values.
• Full licence and access to a car to drive to meet with community leaders, partners, potential event venues and collaborators.
• Multilingual Skills

Deadline for applications is 28th June 2025 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.