Are you passionate about driving positive social change through creativity? Do you have the vision and expertise to harness the power of design to address some of the most pressing issues of our time, such as anti-racism, online hate versus free speech, poverty, and broader inclusion agendas? If so, we want you to join our Student Services team as the Graphic Design, Social Impact, and Engagement Lead.
In this pivotal role, you will:
* Champion Social Change:
Use your influence and creativity to craft powerful, socially impactful designs that resonate with our diverse student body and the communities we support. Your work will be at the forefront of initiatives that promote inclusivity, equality, and a sense of belonging.
* Collaborate and Inspire:
Draw on the unique perspectives and lived experiences of our students to inform creative thought and inspire design solutions across our colleges. You will develop and oversee the creation of dynamic, inclusive, and visually engaging physical and digital learning environments, including exhibitions, campaigns, products, videography, and more.
* Create Inclusive Learning Environments:
Design and deliver engaging materials that reflect our commitment to inclusivity across all campuses. You'll work on a variety of projects for internal audiences, responding to briefs with socially engaging and impactful designs that communicate effectively through multi-channel platforms.
* Lead Student Engagement:
Foster a sense of trust, inclusion, and belonging among students by creating and leading engagement activities. These activities, including student clubs, creative projects, and collaborative initiatives, will help students gain new experiences, build connections, and contribute to a positive college culture.
* Empower Future Students:
Through creative community engagement, inspire and empower potential students, especially those from marginalized or vulnerable backgrounds, to feel confident in their ability to pursue higher education. Your work will play a key role in making our college an inclusive and welcoming space for all.
* Collaborate for Impact:
Work closely with marketing and other internal teams to develop compelling external content that reflects our position as an inclusive and anti-racist institution. Your deep understanding of local community challenges will help shape communication strategies that resonate with and inspire others.
* A passionate advocate for social change with a strong background in graphic design.
* Proven experience in creating socially impactful designs and leading engagement activities.
* A deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
* Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and community partners.
* Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
* A creative and innovative mindset, with the ability to inspire others.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the College at this level.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference within our college and the broader community. You'll have the chance to use your creativity and expertise to drive positive change, create lasting social impact, and contribute to an inclusive and empowering educational environment.
At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.
We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.
As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.