Graphic Designer and Web Interface Officer

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

The starting salary for this position is £17,330 (£34,660 FTE) per annum based on a 18-hour working week. The working days and hours for this role are to be agreed and can be discussed at interview.

Are you a creative Graphic Designer with an eye for detail and a passion for turning ideas into engaging visual content? This is an exciting opportunity where you will work across a wide variety of projects, creating designs that are clear, engaging and instantly recognisable.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About The Role

We are looking for a talented designer to join our small team to create high-quality, accessible and on-brand materials across a range of digital and print channels.

You will work on a varied mix of projects, including:

• Campaign artwork and promotional materials
• Social media graphics and digital content
• Brochures, leaflets, posters and adverts
• Presentations and other branded communications

You will be creative, collaborative and confident using Adobe Creative Cloud, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to take a project from initial idea through to finished artwork.

If you are bursting with creative ideas, enjoy bringing brands to life and can balance creativity with excellent attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Strong graphic design and layout skills
• A strong understanding of branding and visual consistency
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues and responding to creative briefs

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

1. Talk us through a design project you’re particularly proud of. What was the brief, what was your creative approach, and how did you develop the final design?
2. Imagine you’ve been asked to create a campaign across social media, a printed leaflet and a digital advert. How would you ensure the campaign feels consistent while making the design work effectively for each format?
3. Tell us about a time when a client or colleague asked you to make significant changes to a design you had created. How did you approach the feedback?
4. You have several design requests competing for your attention, all with different deadlines and stakeholders. How would you organise and prioritise your workload while maintaining the quality of your work?

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22nd November 2026 with interviews planned to follow.

This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Rachael Dalmon-Curtis via email at rachael.dalmoncurtis@surreycc.gov.uk.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22 November 2026 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is West Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.