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Graduate Marketing and Graphic DesignOpals Group • Stockport, England, GB
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Graduate Marketing and Graphic Design

Graduate Marketing and Graphic Design

Opals Group • Stockport, England, GB
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Graduate Marketing and Graphic Design

Role Overview

The 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 Responsibilities

Design and creative support

  • Support 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 activity

  • Support 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 support

  • Help 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 support

  • Assist 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 Experience

  • Degree 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 Skills

  • Experience 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 Value

    We value our commitment to each other, summed up in our five values : We care about safety, we lead with integrity, we strive to be better every day, we make a positive impact, we deliver to grow, and we are one company united.

    Our Aim & Vision at OCU

    To be the UK's 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.

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