Design and Marketing Graduate

As a Design and Marketing Graduate, you'll support the delivery of creative communications, branding, and marketing activity across the Somerset Flood Resilience Programme. Working with a range of teams and partners, you'll help develop engaging content and promotional materials while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic local government environment. How You'll Make a Difference

• Create engaging design and marketing materials across digital and print platforms.
• Support the planning and delivery of communications, campaigns, and community engagement activities.
• Undertake research and analysis to help inform communications and project work.
• Assist with the delivery of projects, maintaining information and supporting effective programme outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Contribute ideas and improvements that enhance services, processes, and ways of working., We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• This is a two-year fixed-term contract.
• Professional Development Plan will be provided across the two years; including cohort training sessions around skill development and reflective practice.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.


• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification, with a classification of at least 2:2 (obtained within the last 3 years).
• Experience of working independently and managing your own workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience undertaking research and analysing information.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good digital and technical skills, with the ability to use a range of systems and tools effectively.
  
  Salary: Grade 12 - £29,542 per annum, increasing in set increments as per the Graduate Scheme, to a final salary of Grade 11 - £33,673 per annum
• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Contract: This is a fixed-term opportunity for a period of two years as part of Somerset Council's Graduate Scheme
Looking to kick-start your career in design and marketing while making a real difference to communities across Somerset?, At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.
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