Graphic Designer

Burnleyfccommunity; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a creative Graphic Designer to develop engaging visual content for community programs. Applicants should have over 2 years of design experience, a strong grasp of tools like Canva, and a good eye for layout and typography. This full-time role demands creativity and flexibility, allowing you to showcase your skills across digital and print mediums, contributing positively to community engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ practical design experience, including work or projects.
• Confident using design tools like Canva.
• Experience creating content for both digital and print.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging graphics for social media and campaigns.
• Design posters, flyers, and other printed materials.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain visual identity.

Skills

Creative eye

Experience in Canva

Layout understanding

Time management

Education

GCSE Math’s and English Grade 4 and above

Tools

Canva

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Department: Governance & Operations

Location: Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 4BX

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Closing Date: Thursday, 26th February 2026

Salary: £25,500 - £28,000 per annum

The Role

Burnley FC in the Community is seeking a creative, practical designer to support our programmes through engaging visual content. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on design experience, someone who enjoys creating eye-catching content, working across digital and print, and helping our work connect with the local community.

You’ll play a key role in bringing our programmes to life visually, supporting everything from social media and marketing campaigns to printed materials used across our projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

Design & Creative Content

• Create engaging graphics for social media, email campaigns, presentations, and web use.
• Design posters, flyers, leaflets, banners, and other printed materials.
• Support the creation of interactive and engaging content, including simple animations, templates, and visual assets.
• Adapt designs to suit different audiences, including young people, families, partners, and funders.

Digital Platforms

• Use tools such as Canva (and similar mainstream platforms) to produce consistent, on-brand materials.
• Work with colleagues to maintain a strong visual identity across all programmes.
• Support basic content updates where required (e.g. resizing assets, adapting templates).

Print & Production

• Prepare artwork for print and liaise with print companies where needed.
• Ensure designs are print-ready and meet basic production requirements.
• Manage version control and updates to existing materials.

Collaboration

• Work closely with programme leads to understand their needs and translate ideas into creative outputs.
• Take feedback positively and make adjustments efficiently.
• Support wider marketing and communications activity when required.

General

• To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development
• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• GCSE Math’s and English Grade 4 and above.
• Minimum of 2 years’ practical design experience (work, freelance, voluntary, or personal projects).
• Confident using Canva and/or similar design tools.
• A strong creative eye and understanding of layout, colour, and typography.
• Experience creating content for both digital and print.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work within brand guidelines while still being creative.

Please email [e-mail] to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification

Safeguarding Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

E, D & I Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.

Veteran Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.