Department of Enterprise
Digital Marketing & Graphic Design Assistant
Job Description
Reporting Relationships
Responsible to:
Managed by:
E-Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager
Job Purpose
To provide a professional level internal graphic design service to support the marketing team
and curriculum areas in the development and production of high quality, innovative materials.
There will be additional duties in supporting the E-Marketing Manager in the development of
graphic content for the website, social networks, mobile apps and other external websites.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide a professional level internal graphic design service to support the marketing team in
the development and production of high quality, innovative promotional and other related
materials on behalf of the College
Design, prepare, upload and amend content to the College website and associated media,
keeping abreast of the latest trends and technologies to assist the E-Marketing Manager in
ensuring the College is at the forefront of this practice
Liaise with the Enterprise Hub Co-ordinator and relevant curriculum staff to promote and
enable the involvement of creative media students in the design, development and
production of design and media content for use in College promotional materials and social
digital media
Liaise with external organisations in moving from design to production (printing) at the
highest quality level and achieve the best value for money within project specification and
deadline
Design and deploy high quality, innovative content for the digital screens across the College
and at external events
Assist the marketing team with promotional activities across the College
Shadow and assist other members of the marketing team to gain knowledge and
understanding of the whole marketing department
The above list is neither exhaustive or exclusive, and the post holder will be expected to
undertake any other duties within his / her capability and experience that may be relevant and
necessary to fulfil the post effectively.
Other Information
Equal Opportunities
The College is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity and requires that the postholder adheres to the College’s Equality & Dignity at Work Policies. The aim is to ensure that no
colleagues, learners, potential employees, governors, visitors or others are harassed, or receive
less favourable treatment on the grounds sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender
reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Training and Appraisal
Opportunities for training are available to all members of staff, and you may be required to
attend, from time to time, training courses concerning your employment. The College also
operates an Appraisal System, and all members of staff are expected to take part in the
process.
Health and Safety
Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 it is the responsibility of individual employees at
every level to take care of their own health and safety at work and that of others who may be
affected by their acts at work. This includes co-operating with management in complying with
health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential
hazards.
Data Protection
Computer information should only be accessed if this has been authorised and is necessary as
part of the post holder’s work. Unauthorised action being taken, in accordance with the
College’s disciplinary procedure, may lead to dismissal. The post holder’s attention is also
drawn to the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Computer Misuse Act 1990.
Havering College of Further and Higher Education
Department of Enterprise
Digital Marketing & Graphic Design Assistant
Person Specification
Requirements
Educational attainment
Knowledge, Skills and
Aptitudes required
Circumstances
Essential
Higher Level qualification in Graphic Design
Level 4 qualification in web design and/or social and
digital media or proven ability and experience in the
use of social media in a business context
Ability to produce innovative graphic and digital
content to a professional standard for use across a
variety of media
Ability to interpret customer needs in a proactive
manner, suggesting innovative and alternative ways
of achieving their objects in order to maintain a new
and fresh approach while maintaining corporate
standards
Excellent inter-personal and communication (written
and oral) skills
Good negotiation skills
Some understanding of managing print costs and
budgeting
Able to work as part of a team and be a good team
player
Willingness to learn new skills and consistently keep
up to date with new technology
Able to work with a wide range of people at different
levels, including internal and external colleagues and
students
Capable of working under pressure
Excellent timekeeping skills
Excellent attention to detail
Able to maintain quality outputs within tight deadlines
Views success in relation to team’s success
Willingness and ability to travel between sites and
external events if necessary
Willingness and ability to be flexible in working hours
Havering College of Further and Higher Education
Department of Enterprise
Digital Marketing & Graphic Design Assistant
Conditions of Service
Contract:
Permanent
Annual Leave:
Full time leave entitlement is 24 days per annum. (Adjusted accordingly for part
time roles) Standard public holidays are in addition to this. The leave year runs
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from 1 September to 31 August.
Hours of Employment:
36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Please note this is a fixed term role and
will terminate automatically when existing member of staff returns.
Salary:
£16,403p.a. Salaries are paid monthly on the last working day of the month. You
will be required to have an account with a bank or building society, which can
accept a direct credit transfer.
Probationary Period:
6 months.
Location:
Staff are required to work on any site as required.
Smoking:
A No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the College.
Termination:
1 month’s written notice on either side.
Medical Report:
Upon appointment, you will be required to complete a Medical Questionnaire and
may be required to undergo a medical examination.
DBS Check:
An enhanced DBS check is required for all posts within the College before you
start work.
References:
The appointment is subject to two references, which are satisfactory to us.
Appointment subject to:
The conditions of service for Support Staff as recommended by the College’s
Employer’s Forum as adopted by the College’s Governing Body.
Pension:
A pension scheme is in operation through the Local Government Pension
Scheme, but persons appointed may make their own arrangements. The
contribution rate for the LGPS is variable between 5.5% and 7.5% of your Gross
salary, dependent on your earnings, deducted on a monthly basis.
Representation:
The College recognises UNISON as the appropriate Trade Union for raising
matters of staff concern.
Car Allowances:
A staff travel and subsistence policy is in operation at the College and staff
travelling between sites and on College business can claim a mileage rate for
using their car. The College does not operate a car loan scheme.
Additional Employment:
Staff are not allowed to engage as an employee, consultant, partner, proprietor or
director in any other business without the prior written consent of the Principal.
NB: The details shown under the heading “Conditions of Service” are for broad information only and must not be taken as a complete or
authoritative statement. In no way do they constitute a contract of employment.