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Studland House (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Professional, Managerial and Support Services, PR, Marketing and Communications
Advertising Salary
Salary from £30,378 - £34,610 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £37,694
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Professional and Support
Closing Date
27 Feb 2026
Basis
Full Time

About the role

As part of our in-house creative team of graphics designers and videographers, the Lead Designer is responsible for guidance and mentorship of the other Designers as well for the original creation, development and delivery of high-quality design concepts and delivery across all channels and formats. The post-holder supports delivery of BU’s strategic marketing activities through the creation and production of audience-focused communications and design of integrated marketing campaigns, particularly for student recruitment. 

Your design and brand expertise and leadership will be key to the support we can offer to colleagues to utilise the brand in their work. You will support our progress towards an increasingly devolved model for design, empowering colleagues with the tools and templates to use and reflect the brand effectively.

The Lead Designer will independently meet with clients and cover every aspect of design from conceptualisation to delivery of high-quality design work for use across print and digital platforms. 

As part of the application process, candidates are required to submit a portfolio/ examples of work they have produced to showcase their design expertise and experience. Please email your examples or portfolio to Hollye McKenzie, Creative Studio Manager, at [email protected].

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY STAFF AND AGENCY STAFF CURRENTLY WORKING AT BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY ONLY


About the department

Our Marketing & Communications department is made up of experts in student recruitment, design, digital, PR, market research and more, all of whom work to support BU’s strategic plan.  We work with senior stakeholders to influence recruitment targets and support the university in shaping our portfolio to optimise recruitment.  We embed effective internal communications activity throughout the University to ensure academic and professional services staff are well equipped and informed.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].

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