Full Time Creative Lead - Brio Leisure

Brio Leisure; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused leisure organization is seeking a Creative Lead to oversee a range of impactful design projects. This role includes managing a Creative Designer and ensuring brand consistency across all marketing materials. You will collaborate closely with the Content & Campaigns Manager and work on both digital and offline campaigns. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Creative Design, at least two years' experience, and be proficient in design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free gym membership

Flexible working hours

Discounts on food and drink

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a creative design role.
• Proficiency in both Mac and PC.
• Experience in branding and ability to create organic designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative design projects with high visual impact.
• Manage the Creative Designer's workload and development.
• Collaborate with colleagues on project specifics and budgets.

Skills

Creative design proficiency

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Creative Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Job description

Creative Lead - Head Office - Brio Northgate

Based at: Partial home working/Head Office, Brio Northgate

Hours of work: 37 Hours Per Week

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £31,537 Per Annum

Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026

Interview date: Proposed interview date in February 2026

Job Purpose

To produce and lead on a wide range of creative design projects which have a high visual impact and help drive income and attendance through all our sites and our local communities. You will also be the gatekeeper for the Brio brand, ensuring this is reflected across all offline and online spaces.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the development of initial concepts and use creative design to produce material, both digital and offline.
• Work alongside the Content & Campaigns Manager to develop the design process from project proposals and requests to typesetting through to design, print and production, for online and offline campaigns.
• Support and manage the Creative Designer role, leading their personal development, scheduling their workload and directing material production.
• Liaise with colleagues regarding design style, format, print production, and cost while working to deadlines and specific project time scales.
• Collaborate with the Content & Campaigns Manager to establish a cost for each project, ensuring the department stays within budget.
• Advise on and produce a range of digital and print material, ensuring a clear understanding of the purpose and target audience of the material.
• Develop and support other members of the department to create interactive media, including illustrations, animations and video.
• Design and develop engaging and innovative digital campaigns across website, social media, app and email newsletters.
• Lead the design and production of ad‑hoc graphics for internal and external use, such as PowerPoint presentations and signage.
• Use design software such as Adobe, Figma.
• Apply the Company brand guidelines to all marketing and promotional material.
• Embrace digital design best practices, including wireframes for websites promoting UX and clear calls‑to‑action to drive business objectives.
• Provide high standards of customer care at all times in accordance with agreed standards/procedures.
• Carry out any other relevant duties as required, within the scope of the post and the Marketing Team.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Creative Design.
• Two years’ experience of working in a creative design role.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and digital design systems such as Figma.
• Comfortable using both Mac and PC.
• Experience in branding and ability to illustrate and create organic designs.
• Knowledge of digital and print marketing.

Job Related Knowledge

• Knowledge in typography, layout and image manipulation.
• Ability to understand and interpret a wide range of briefs covering all areas of the Company.
• Ability to support and nurture other team members on design and branding.

Skills And Aptitudes

• Produce initial concepts through to the creative design and production of a range of marketing material.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail around design, content, and layout.
• Ability to work on multiple concepts, under pressure, whilst meeting strict deadlines.
• Well organised and self‑motivated.
• Plan, schedule and timetable workloads effectively.
• Work as part of a team, sharing ideas, giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout Cheshire West and Chester.
• Work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Commitment to accuracy in work.

Rewards And Benefits

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave per year, which increases to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service.
• Free Brio Leisure gym membership allowing you to use our gym, fitness and swim facilities.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours where the job role allows.
• Exclusive discounts through the 'Brio Staff Shop' benefits platform.
• Reimbursement for car mileage at 0.45p per mile and bicycle mileage at 0.20p per mile.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Favourable pension scheme.
• Internal health checks for over 40’s.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential 24/7 support.
• Three paid volunteering days per year to contribute to the local community.
• Discounts on food and drink at our on‑site café during working hours.
• On‑site parking.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Training and development opportunities.

Our Values

• Investing in People: We develop our team, who are knowledgeable with a can‑do attitude.
• Inclusive: We are non‑discriminatory, accessible, engaging and welcoming to everyone.
• Supportive: We are caring and passionate about making a difference.
• Integrity: We build trust through transparency, accountability and collaboration.
• Innovative: We encourage ideas and creativity to achieve positive commercial and social impact.

To apply

For the above post and to read the full job description, please visit www.brioleisure.org/careers.

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