Job Description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Graphic Designer to join Thames Valley Police.

You would be based at the Thames Valley Police HQ (South). This would be a temporary assignment initially until the end of June 2025. The rate is 20.07 per hour, working Monday - Friday 37 hours per week.

The overall purpose of the role is to: provide the Force with high quality, cost effective and professional designs for use in publications, digital media, web, video and print.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:

The key result areas in the role are as follows:

• Provide high quality original designs for internal and external use to agreed timescales.
• Advise on the planning and production of materials for various formats in line with the brief and budget. Provide advice on appropriate images in terms of audience impact.
• Liaise with printers and suppliers to ascertain the most cost-effective quotes, check the finished product to ensure it meets the required specifications.
• Brief and art direct the photographer in order to produce the most appropriate images for the brief.
• Keep accurate records of all work undertaken and ensure that files are backed up regularly. Ensure graphic design equipment is fully maintained and operational.
• Provide design and corporate style advice to external organisations and partners.
• Identify income generation opportunities or cost savings by sharing or charging for designs.
• Provide advice and guidance on museum exhibits and merchandising to ensure the museum provides an effective role in communicating a positive image of Thames Valley Police to the public.

The knowledge or skills required in the role are as follows:

• Recognised qualification in graphic design and equivalent experience.
• Fully proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat professional, MS Office.
• Proven experience working in graphic design for print web and social media.
• Experience of working with customers, taking design briefs, and presenting design concepts.
• Experience of working as a part of a team being able to plan and work to meet deadlines.
• Experience in producing graphics with accessibility in mind.
• Experience in producing motion graphics.
• Due to Police Criteria, you must have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years in order to apply for this role.

If you have the skills for this role, please apply and if your CV is shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will be in touch to discuss the role.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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