JOB DESCRIPTION

Graphic Designer

£34,000 – £38,000 FTE Pro Rata plus benefits

Reports to: Senior Creative Designer

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week (3 days per week)

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 07th December 2025 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact [email protected] or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process: Competency based interview

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are looking for a creative Graphic Designer to join us in Cancer Research UK’s creative team, The Studio, includes Graphic, Motion, Information and Product Design teams.

As part of a large multidisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate daily and work side-by-side with other specialists in your discipline. All members of The Studio are responsible for delivering impactful, relevant and audience-led creative.

You’ll work on all Cancer Research UK and partner brands across all marketing and communication channels. And together we work to support Cancer Research UK’s vision for a future where everyone lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer

What will I be doing?

• Working autonomously to lead and deliver independent design projects, confidently presenting and articulating ideas and solutions to commissioning teams.
• Following established methods of quality assurance and operational processes. Always delivering work on time to the highest standard and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
• Using skills and expertise to deliver ideas and creative solutions across print and digital, in response to briefs and creative challenges for a broad range of commissioning teams
• Collaborating with other designers, the wider creative team and stakeholders
• Being a guardian of the Cancer Research UK brand, ensuring all creative outputs adhere to Cancer Research UK’s brand guidelines.
• Following established methods of quality assurance and operational processes. Always delivering work on time to the highest standard and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.

What are we looking for?

• Highly proficient in current design practices and relevant software within the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (primarily InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop). Flexibility to work with other software as required.
• Strong illustration and graphic design skills to bring stories and information to life.
• Experience and understanding of digital design, social media, email and web.
• Relevant experience managing the full creative process, from brief to delivery
• Relevant experience in your design discipline, with a proven track record working across print and digital in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, including delivering presentations and pitches to stakeholders.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at [email protected].

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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact [email protected] or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.