Graduate Marketing and Graphic Design

Graduate Marketing and Graphic Design Role OverviewThe Marketing and Graphic Design Graduate will play a key supporting role in helping the Marketing and Communications team deliver high-quality content campaigns and visual assets. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications Director and wider team the role will assist with producing engaging designs supporting content creation maintaining brand consistency and contributing to a wide range of internal and external marketing activities.This is an excellent opportunity for a creative graduate who is looking to develop their skills in design marketing and communications within a fast-paced growing organisation.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign and creative supportSupport with the creation of on-brand visual assets for digital and print formats including internal communications presentations event materials and social media assets.Assist with developing templates illustrations iconography and infographics.Support with elevating design standards across the organisation by contributing fresh ideas and creative approaches.Help ensure that all design work aligns with brand guidelines and wider marketing objectives.Content creation and marketing activitySupport with producing written and visual content for a range of channels including websites social media newsletters and internal updates.Assist with gathering information carrying out research and helping with interviews to develop stories and case studies.Support with creating engaging PowerPoint presentations and visual materials.Assist with updating and maintaining websites and recommending improvements where needed.Help monitor and review marketing content to ensure it is accurate on-brand and consistent with organisational messaging.Brand and communication supportHelp champion the OCU brand by supporting colleagues in applying brand guidelines effectively.Support with reviewing internal and external documents to ensure consistency quality and alignment with brand values.Campaign and project supportAssist with planning and delivering a variety of marketing and communications projects across multiple divisions.Help track progress gather insights and assist with measuring performance to support continuous improvement.Support with managing multiple tasks and deadlines helping to prioritise design and content requests through internal workflows.Support the team with a variety of day-to-day activities and contribute to cross-departmental work when required.Occasionally travel to OCU sites or offices to gather information meet colleagues and support with content creation. Skills and Experience:Required Skills and ExperienceDegree in marketing design communications or a related field.A creative mindset with an interest in both visual design and written communication.Basic skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g. Photoshop Illustrator InDesign) with a willingness to learn and develop.Strong attention to detail and an eye for layout typography and visual quality.Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to support multiple projects.Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with colleagues across the organisation.Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.Ability to take direction follow structured approval processes and respond well to feedback.Desirable SkillsExperience using PowerPoint to develop visual presentations.Experience with video editing or motion graphics (e.g. Premiere Pro After Effects).Familiarity with social media platforms scheduling tools or website CMS.Understanding of digital marketing practices such as SEO or analytics.Driving licence and flexibility to travel if required.What We ValueWe value our commitment to each other summed up in our five values we all sign up to these We care about safety. We lead with integrity. We strive to be better every day. We make a positive impact. We deliver to grow. We are one company united.Our Aim & Vision at OCUTo be the UKs leading energy transition and utilities contractor.We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainability. At OCU our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities. OCU is an equal opportunities employer. Key Skills Business Development,Business,Marketing,Company Website,General Managements,Communication,CRM,Market Research,Project Management,Content Marketing,Facebook,Email Campaigns,marketing collateral,Powerpoint,Analytics Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1