About Us:
Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.
With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.
The Role.
We are looking for a creative, organised and proactive Graphic Designer to join our Marketing and Communications team.
Working as part of a wider collaborative marketing function, you will support the development and delivery of high-quality visual content across digital and print media, helping strengthen learner recruitment, engagement and the College’s wider brand and reputation.
You will take ownership of a broad range of design projects, producing creative assets for campaigns, publications, social media, events, websites and promotional activity. The role will also support the ongoing development and consistency of the College’s visual identity across all channels.
The role is offered on a Full-time basis, 36 hours per week, over 5 days based at East Ham, with regular travel to other campuses where required.
Key responsibilities.
- Develop engaging creative content across digital and print media
- Produce marketing materials for campaigns, events, recruitment and communications activity
- Support and maintain the College’s visual brand identity across all platforms
- Create content tailored to a wide range of audiences, including young people, adult learners, employers and parents
- Support social media and website content, including photography, video and rich media
- Manage multiple design projects and production schedules effectively
- Work collaboratively with the wider marketing team to deliver campaign objectives
- Maintain and organise visual assets and creative resources
- Provide in-person support for events and promotional activity where required
Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.
- Experience working within a marketing and communications environment
- Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality digital and print design work
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite professionally
- Strong understanding of branding, visual communication and audience engagement
- Ability to create engaging visual content including photography, video and digital media
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively
- Strong communication and collaborative working skills
- Creative thinking, attention to detail and a proactive approach
- Experience within Further Education or the education sector would be desirable
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.
We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. xiskglj
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
**Please note that we do not accept CVs**
Closing Date: 21 June 2026
Interview Date: TBC
