Content Designer
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Job overview
TEC Cymru is now part of the NHS Executive Wales, which is hosted by Public Health Wales. TEC Cymru was established to provide oversight and direction for Technology Enabled Care in Wales, with the aim of supporting sustainable digital transformation at scale and pace.
We are currently looking to appoint a Content Designer, who has experience of working in the public sector and is looking for an exciting and challenging career opportunity.
We are looking for a passionate individual with experience in producing a range of creative content for our website, programmes, communications channels and campaigns that complies with our brand guidelines and enhances our communications. This will be produced working closely with other members of the DDTIV Directorate Communications Team who commission and manage the creative content
The successful applicant will be a critical part of our multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will design, implement and evaluate a range of to support our all-Wales TEC programmes. For example, this may include developing campaigns, social media content, news stories, blogs and communication packs.
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to use their skills to contribute to delivering innovative healthcare communications.
Main duties of the job
The role of TEC Cymru Content Designer is to design and produce a range of creative content for our website, programmes, communications channels and campaigns that complies with our brand guidelines and enhances our communications. This will be produced working closely with other members of the DDTIV Directorate Communications Team who commission and manage the creative content. This could include:
Branding Design
Website Design, Development, and Maintenance
Graphic Design
Illustration
Video
Animation
Photography
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Present complex information visually to ensure data and information are conveyed accurately to multi-disciplinary audiences. This will include the post holder using a variety of presentation methods that are appropriate to the audience’s collective confidence and understanding.
Design and produce a range of creative content for our website, business areas, communications channels and campaigns that complies with our brand guidelines and enhances our communications to support engagement with the work of TEC Cymru:
Receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information verbally or electronically and re-produce it in appropriate digital format for a range of audiences.
Experience of project and client management of creative projects.
Experience of producing a range of graphic design and creative content for both digital and offline channels and resources.
Experience or equivalent knowledge of using the Adobe Creative suite to produce campaign materials, social media graphics, infographics and reports.
Experience of developing creative ideas for campaigns, from conception to final execution.
Experience of performing complex digital content production tasks, with minimal guidance. This could include animation, video editing, and advertising motion graphics.
Experience of redeveloping and launching a new website, including both front-end and back-end design. Including managing a website.
Experience or equivalent knowledge of using UX to develop an engaging user experience for websites. Ideally using the Mura content management system used across NHS Wales.
Be self-sufficient and capable of organising their own workload to deliver the required output to sometimes tight timelines and with conflicting priorities.
As part of a team, to adapt to changing priorities and focus on new priority areas. There is an expectation that the post holder offers some support and guidance to less experienced members of the team to ensure deadlines are met.
Perform within an environment where intense concentration is required throughout the day on a wide variety of complex issues.
Aptitude for attention to detail and high standards of excellence for digital design output. The post holder will ensure timely provision of output to senior team members to ensure the appropriate level of quality assurance and able to provide assurance for other members of the wider team.
Support the senior members of the communications team in the development and delivery of brand guidelines training programmes for TEC Cymru staff.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- The post holder will be qualified to Degree level or equivalent, in a creative discipline such as design, videography, animation or digital development
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of project and client management of creative projects.
- Experience of producing a range of graphic design and creative content for both digital and offline channels and resources.
- Experience or equivalent knowledge of using the Adobe Creative suite to produce campaign materials, social media graphics, infographics and reports.
- Experience or equivalent knowledge of using UX to develop an engaging user experience for websites. Ideally using the Mura content management system used across NHS Wales.
- Experience of redeveloping and launching a new website, including both front-end and back-end design. Including managing a website
- Video production including storyboarding, planning, filming, video-editing and evaluation, including digital animation;
Skills
Essential criteria- Advanced IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office applications – and particularly advanced MS Word and PowerPoint knowledge
- Advanced skills in using the Adobe Creative suite
- Video and photography editing using Adobe Premier and Adobe Photoshop
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Public Health Wales, reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.
Priority is given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
If you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]
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We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and believe in equality of opportunity in our workplace and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs – or on any other grounds.We welcome applications from individuals who may wish to work part time or apply on a job share basis.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.
In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy.An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.