The role will be based at our offices at 2-4 Cockspur Street, London, SW1Y 5BS, in central London. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Informal hybrid working arrangements apply and there is an expectation that staff will attend the office regularly. Work pattern and office attendance will be agreed with successful candidates. Job Summary The SFO is a unique law enforcement organisation, both investigating and prosecuting the most serious, complex and highest profile economic crimes. We work closely with our colleagues across the criminal justice and regulatory sectors both here in the UK and abroad to address the growing threat from economic crime and to get justice and compensation for its victims. Team Background The Graphics and EPE Unit is responsible for supporting the SFO’s Operational Divisions and Corporate Services. This includes: Analysing, simplifying and restructuring evidential source material to assist with the production of graphical diagrams throughout the investigation and Trial processes. The representation of complex evidential information in hard copy and simplified animated and interactive graphics, in order to convey a specific message to a targeted audience (including the Judge, Jury and key stakeholders at the SFO) Project managing 3rd party EPE Service Suppliers dealing with the installation and use of technology in the courtroom. Assisting and advising case teams with the creation of digital jury bundles for trial. Including hyperlinked indexes; preparation of evidence and iPad testing. Video conferencing and Real-time transcription services. The creation of internal and external SFO publications and presentations The creation of ED&I promotions Co-Guardians of the SFO’s brand identity alongside our Communication colleagues Maintain a consistent approach to the SFO identity across all platforms ensuring staff are aware of the important of the SFO brand and its meaning Create content for social media channels Assisting the Print Room with the production of printed and scanned materials. Ensuring the final product is presented to a high standard. Job Description As as Assistant Graphic Designer you will be responsible for: Supporting Design Leads with the preparation, concept creation and production of graphic jury bundles; corporate publications, PowerPoint presentations and social media content You will be responsible for modifying and revising existing designs to meet client needs, to improve design quality or accessibility issues. Interpreting social media briefs into visually engaging content You will offer input into creative meetings and share ideas Proofread artwork to ensure the unit produces accurate and high-quality products Produce engaging designs across all media Researching and staying up to date on design trends, social media capabilities and best practices to ensure our designs are innovative and effective. You will understand project requirements, collaborate with team members and report back progress to the Design Leads. You will have good admin skills and will be required to update and maintain briefs, filing systems and project records. You will use feedback from other designers to develop your own skills and knowledge As as Assistant Graphic Designer you will be responsible for: Supporting Design Leads with the preparation, concept creation and production of graphic jury bundles; corporate publications, PowerPoint presentations and social media content You will be responsible for modifying and revising existing designs to meet client needs, to improve design quality or accessibility issues. Interpreting social media briefs into visually engaging content You will offer input into creative meetings and share ideas Proofread artwork to ensure the unit produces accurate and high-quality products Produce engaging designs across all media Researching and staying up to date on design trends, social media capabilities and best practices to ensure our designs are innovative and effective. You will understand project requirements, collaborate with team members and report back progress to the Design Leads. You will have good admin skills and will be required to update and maintain briefs, filing systems and project records. You will use feedback from other designers to develop your own skills and knowledge Person specification See above and attached Job Pack. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Please refer to job pack for a full list of essential and desirable technical criteria. Alongside your salary of £31,655, Serious Fraud Office contributes £9,170 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme. For further details, click here http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions Generous annual leave provision of 25 days which increases to 30 days after five years’ service plus an additional day in recognition of the King’s Birthday and the option to buy or sell up to five days’ leave per year. Different terms may apply if you are already a Civil Servant. Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme. Interest-free season travel ticket, bicycle loan and cycle to work scheme. Access to the Rental Deposit Salary Advance Scheme which assists employees in meeting the costs of deposits for privately rented homes. Opportunities for learning and development. Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies. Voucher for eye care and discounted spectacles. Access to a range of discounts through membership of the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, CSSC Sports and Leisure. http://www.cssc.co.uk/ Maternity and paternity leave provision over and above the statutory entitlements. Access to My CPS Rewards Gateway. My CPS Rewards offers staff a range of rewards and savings including: Discounts with high street retailers Savings on grocery shopping at a range of supermarkets Special salary sacrifice and recognition schemes Reloadable gift cards and e-cards Instant vouchers Any move to the Serious Fraud Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. How To Apply Please complete the online application process via the link on the advert. As part of the application process you will be required to provide: CV a maximum of 250 words per behaviour 500 word personal statement explaining how you meet the following essential criteria: The candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process will be those who have clearly demonstrated that they meet these essential criteria for the role. Please note that it will not be possible to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at the sift stage. The interview stage If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview to explore technical criteria and your personal portfolio in more depth. If successful you will be required to bring your portfolio to the interview, including any technology/laptop needed to demonstrate your work. Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates. Application stage As part of the application process you will be required to provide: CV a maximum of 250 words per behaviour 500 word personal statement explaining how you think you meet the essential criteria. The candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process will be those who have clearly demonstrated that they meet the essential and technical criteria for the role. Please note that it will not be possible to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at the application stage. The Interview Stage If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview to explore the technical criteria and personal portfolio in more depth. Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates. A reserve list of candidates who pass the interview will be in place for 12 months Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact Name : People and Culture Email : peoplesfo.gov.uk Telephone : 0207 239 7272 Recruitment team Email : peoplesfo.gov.uk Further information For external competitions there is no appeal against the selection decision. However, individuals have a right to appeal if they feel that the principle of appointment on merit through fair and open competition and the Civil Service Commissioners’ recruitment principles have not been met. Individuals who want to appeal should do this by setting out their grounds for appeal in an email for the attention of Head of HR Operations to HumanResourcessfo.gov.uk. If, after an internal appeal, you still believe that the Civil Service Commissioners’ Principles have not been met, then you can contact the Commission directly: Complaints should be sent in writing to: Civil Service Commission, Room G08 ,1 Horse Guards Road, London SW1A 2HQ. Email infocsc.gov.uk