Job Description
Job Details
Grade: 8A
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Hours: 11
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Hourly Rate: £19.5464 - £21.20
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Salary: £35672.14 - £38701.64 pro rata per annum
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Contract Duration: Temporary until 10/09/2027
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**PLEASE NOTE THE START DATE FOR THIS POST WILL COMMENCE FROM 1ST APRIL 2025**
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Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.
Recruitment Profile
We are looking for a creative individual to join our Graphic Design team, part of an integrated Communications and Marketing service which also includes an in-house print service and communications and marketing specialists.
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The successful candidate will be involved in the development, design and production of a wide range of materials, supporting corporate and departmental priorities and projects. The Graphic Design team is responsible for the ongoing management and development of the Council brand and appropriate usage of logos etc. A full-time permanent position is expected to open up in September 2027.
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For this role we can offer a Career Pathway dedicated to fostering professional development. Applications would be considered from those who do not meet the essential criteria but who demonstrate a genuine interest and are willingness to embark on a rewarding career journey. This would allow you to join our team and work through a career pathway from your current set of skills, knowledge, and experience to one that matches the original essential criteria of the advertised job whilst working for the Council.
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A Career Pathway appointment would be dependent on the applicant's current skills, knowledge, and experience.
Essential
A degree level qualification or equivalent experience and continuing professional development in a relevant discipline.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Adam Drummond by telephone on 01835826632 or by email at adam.drummond@scotborders.gov.uk.
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Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.