YMCA Chiltern Group is part of the global YMCA movement, operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It supports vulnerable individuals and families through a wide range of services including housing, community programmes, family support, youth and children's activities, early years education and specialist therapeutic support. With over 750 colleagues and an annual income of around £40m, it is one of the largest YMCAs in Europe.
The role
This is a hands‑on, varied creative position within the YMCA Chiltern Group marketing team. It exists to produce multimedia content that communicates the organisation's work clearly and consistently across its services and communities. You would report into and receive direction from the Marketing & Brand Manager. The role is permanent and full time, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What you would do
- Produce high-quality creative materials from briefs, including social media graphics, posters, leaflets, presentations, adverts, publications and campaign assets.
- Plan and capture photography and video at services, events and activities across the organisation.
- Edit photographs, reels and short video clips for use on social media, websites, presentations and other communications.
- Create and maintain practical branded templates that colleagues can use for everyday communications.
- Adapt approved designs into different sizes, formats and local versions while keeping content clear, accessible and on‑brand.
- Help capture and share the stories of beneficiaries, colleagues and communities in a sensitive and engaging way.
What they are looking for
- Practical experience producing visual or multimedia content, whether through employment, education, volunteering, freelance work or personal projects.
- A portfolio demonstrating your creative output.
- A good eye for layout, typography, colour and composition.
- Confidence using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and CapCut.
- Ability to capture and edit photography and video.
- Clear, concise writing skills to support visual content.
- Willingness to learn, openness to feedback and enthusiasm for developing skills.
Working arrangements
The role is hybrid, with colleagues typically spending around two days each week at the Watford office to collaborate and connect with the team. The remainder of the week is home-based. You must be eligible to work in the UK, reside in the UK for the duration of employment and provide right‑to‑work evidence. Visa sponsorship is not available. The role may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure check.
Pay and benefits
The salary is £28,003 per year.
- health cash plan covering optical, dental and therapy costs.
- an Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour confidential advice.
- retail and gym discounts.
- a birthday and wellbeing day off.
- one additional leave day per year of service (up to five days).
- parental and IVF support.
- a career development pathway with training.
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