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PR, Marketing and Communications
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Salary from £30,378 - £34,610 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £37,694
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Professional and Support
Closing Date
01 Jul 2026
Basis
Full Time

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how a university looks, feels, and moves online. Not just executing briefs, but setting the creative direction.

As Digital Designer, you'll define and evolve the visual language of our website and digital experiences, with genuine freedom to push boundaries within our brand. That means bold creative choices, visual storytelling with purpose, and interaction design that goes beyond convention, raising the bar for what a university digital presence can be.

You'll work closely with a UX and insights specialist, turning user research and journey data into designs that are as thoughtful as they are striking. You'll work in Figma, prototyping ideas and preparing designs for developer handover.

If you're someone who sees design as problem-solving with creative ambition, who wants to delight real users, this role is for you.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’sPoints Based System.  Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

About the department

Our Marketing, Recruitment & 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.  

More than just a job!  Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.

Core Package:

PAY– a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression

PENSION– a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions

HOLIDAY– Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)

WORK LIFE BALANCE –flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)

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You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:

  • Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
  • Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
  • Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
  • Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
  • Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on-site nursery with discounts for BU staff
  • Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on-site food outlets and coffee shops

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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