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Design and Communications Officer

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. VSO's high-impact approach involves bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action, and change lives to make the world a fairer place for all.

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Design and Communications Officer to work in our International Communications team. This exciting role allows much scope and personal development as you will be supporting VSO's Federation Members and Program Offices worldwide. The successful applicant will be an accomplished designer with an understanding of the importance of working with brand guidelines and educating others in their use. Experience in project and print management including managing freelance designers, copywriters and proofreaders is also essential.

The successful candidate will also have the following skills:

  • Excellent design skills with a portfolio to back it up

  • Technical proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign CS5

  • Proven ability to manage projects from brief through to final product adhering to deadlines and budgets

  • Highly creative and with strong problem solving abilities

  • A capacity and willingness to learn new skills and take on new challenges

  • A high level of initiative and eagerness to always improve upon current processes

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels

  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills



To apply, please complete the Application Form and the Equal Opportunities Form. Please send this to recruitment@vso.org.uk on or before the indicated deadline. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.