Designer

We’re looking for a talented Designer to create high quality, on brand visual content that brings children’s stories to life and drives growth, retention and an exceptional experience for the charity’s generous supporters.

From digital campaigns and social content to print materials, event assets and external reports, your work will strengthen campaigns and deepen supporter engagement.

Position: Designer

Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (Tuesday/Wednesday in the office)

Hours: Full time 36.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Starting from £30,874 (FTE) depending on experience + good range of benefit

Closing Date: June 10, 2026. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified.

Join one of the largest child-focused Christian charities, working in almost 100 countries to bring lasting change to children living in the world’s toughest places. Inspired by the Christian faith, they work with people of all backgrounds to help children experience life in all its fullness. Working here, you become part of a global partnership committed to transforming children’s lives. Last year alone, the charity directly impacted the lives of more than 43.9 million children.

What if your creativity could change a child’s story?

• Imagine starting your day knowing your designs will help someone choose to sponsor a child, respond to an emergency, or stand up for justice.
• Imagine creating visuals that move people, supporters, partners, churches, colleagues to take action they didn’t expect to take.
• Imagine seeing your work out in the world and knowing it’s part of something bigger than you. If that kind of purpose fuels you, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

About the Role

You’ll collaborate across the Fundraising & Marketing department, building strong relationships, understanding colleagues’ needs and delivering creative solutions that elevate communications. This is a hands on, ideas driven role where every day is different, ideal for someone highly relational, super organised and always looking for fresh ways to engage audiences across digital, social and print channels.

What you’ll be doing

• Work alongside the Senior Marketing Services Manager to design a wide range of fundraising and marketing materials
• Bring fresh ideas to Child Sponsorship marketing
• Work closely with acquisition teams to understand their design needs and deliver effective solutions
• Design reusable templates and easy to use assets that strengthen brand consistency
• Thrive in a fast paced fundraising environment
• Support the web team with webpage redesigns that strengthen the fundraising product experience
• Play your part as a brand guardian, ensuring all communications are on brand, consistent and accessible, while still leaving room for child centred creativity that brings our mission to life.

About You

What you’ll bring

• Strong, wide ranging portfolio showcasing design skills, built up over 3+ years of professional experience or supported by a relevant qualification
• Proactive, adaptable approach with a willingness to learn quickly
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Digital fluency, including Adobe Express and Microsoft Office
• Keen eye for detail across typography, copy and layout
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational ability, with confidence prioritising and taking ownership under pressure
• Enthusiasm for contributing fresh, exciting creative ideas
• Confidence using AI tools to support creative ideation, mock ups and production
• Up to date knowledge of design trends and best practice
• Comfortable with, or sympathetic to, the charity’s Christian ethos and values

Please note that you MUST have the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately, this role is not sponsored, and your application cannot be considered any further without it.

Benefits include: Pension, generous holiday entitlement, free parking at our Milton Keynes office, hybrid working and learning and development opportunities across the global partnership

About the Organisation

Joining the charity means becoming part of an energetic and flexible team committed to making a positive impact in the world. As an employee, you will play a crucial role in supporting Fundraising efforts, helping to drive the mission forward. You will have the opportunity to work in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication to humanitarian causes.

The organisation is Disability Confident Employer that values diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community.  The charity also operates flexible working policies and practices.

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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.