View Vacancy – Graphic Designer & Brand Manager, Grade – EO, New Delhi

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

UK Mission

Communications, Press and Media

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience segment and the behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

Main purpose of job:

The Political, Strategy, and Communications team of the UK in India network is seeking a talented individual to join the team as an in-house Graphic Designer and Brand Manager, based in Delhi NCR. This role requires that the successful candidate to fulfil design and branding requests from various departments within the UK in India network, with a focus on creating high-quality artwork for both print and digital marketing materials.

While the primary responsibilities involve graphic design and brand management, the role also includes supporting event delivery during busy periods. The main objectives of this position include providing brand guidance, delivering exceptional designs on deadline according to brand guidelines, and meeting specific briefs.

This role requires close collaboration with other designers, the marketing and communications team, and the brand & production team to maintain consistency and effectively communicate our messages through be-spoke designs.

Please note that we reserve the right to review, revise, or amend the roles and responsibilities as necessary to reflect the evolving needs of the business.

 Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

  • Develop branded assets across print, digital, and motion media as needed for all HMG stakeholders and partners within the UK in India Network.
  • Ensure adherence to FCDO and GREAT brand guidelines in all marketing materials and through partnership campaigns and projects.
  • Uphold quality and customization in design and application for all activities (e.g., BTL, events).
  • Share best practices, design expertise, and training with relevant teams.
  • Collaborate with various teams, including the UK in India Network departments, the GREAT brand team, the DBT regional design hub, and the FCDO brand team.
  • Attend scheduled training sessions on design and branding provided by HQ and respective brand teams, and complete mandatory staff trainings.
  • Actively participate in and support event delivery, understanding marketing needs, and proposing sustainable, long-term design and event solutions.
  • Daily responsibilities include 60% design delivery and strategy, 20% brand adherence and enforcement, and 20% event support.

 Language requirements:

Language: English and Hindi
Level of language required: Proficient in English and Working Knowledge of Hindi

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

The jobholder will be able to access a wide range of online and face-to-face training delivered for the UK Government in post and abroad. They will have opportunities to access specialist training for government communicators. Much of the learning is on the job, which will be diverse and varied.

Working patterns:

The British High Commission network across India is committed to providing flexible work patterns. The use of mobile ICT and the nature of the job means that the jobholder will be able to work different hours according to their personal circumstances. 

The British High Commission is committed to ensuring employees enjoy a good work-life balance. It is a stimulating place to work where we value diversity and inclusion and care about the development of our people.

The nature of this particular role will require the successful candidate to work in the office for the majority of the time. In addition, the job holder will on occasion be required to work irregular hours, including (but not limited to):

  • Weekend/ public holiday for urgent requests on a rotational basis or any crisis exercise.
  • Occasional evening and weekend working, as required, during high-level events and visits

Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):

  • The British High Commission, New Delhi is the chief diplomatic mission of the United Kingdom in India. It is located at Shantipath in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. We at the BHC work towards maintaining and developing relations between the UK and India. We seek to enhance the UK- India relationship so that is stronger, wider, and deeper. We aim to generate more jobs, more growth and ensure security for the two nations. Our general purpose is to provide diplomatic relationships as well as travel information, consular related services, and other services between our two Commonwealth states. We work closely with the Indian Government on issues such as Trade, Investment, Climate Change, Education and Research, Security and Defence as well as Diplomacy and International Relations.
  • The role is based in Delhi NCR and may require work travel to posts across the India network.
  • The work of a diplomatic mission can be unusual, and the subject matter can range from trade and investment to defence and security to education and visas. The jobholder should be able to hit the ground running, learning quickly about a wide range of issues.
  • The job holder may be called upon to support the wider marketing and communications team when necessary, so a degree of flexibility is required.

Essential on arrival:

  1. Graduate in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field.
  2. Minimum 3 years of creative working experience.
  3. Experience of working with a large number of stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills and managing expectations.
  4. Highly organised and proficient at managing multiple projects at a time.
  5. Hands on experience of working with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  6. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Desirable:

  1. Prior experience of working in an international, multicultural organisation.
  2. Knowledge of Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe After effects software, additional skills such as photography, video editing, 2D illustrations and motion graphics. Experience with designing for events and exhibitions will be an added bonus.

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

11 September 2024

Executive Officer (EO)

Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

40

South Asia & Afghanistan

India

New Delhi

British High Commission

1

INR

INR 75,359 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Special Allowance.

4 November 2024

For British High Commission candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC Candidates, salary will be all-inclusive of INR 75,359 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Special Allowance.

Additionally, the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family.

No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided.

Please note – BHC does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g., some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

Please note – Provident Fund Transfer in and out from EPFO is not possible as BHC PF is managed by a private PF trust governed by Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. The staff still has the option to transfer out and in from a privately held PF trust which are not governed by EPFO.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.

Around half of our work forces are women.  We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience segment and the behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders will need have, or be able to obtain, a valid special work permit issued from Government of India (GOI) to work in the British High Commission (BHC). BHC will not be able to sponsor work visas or obtain/ assist with the special work permit from GOI. Offers of employment made to OCI card holders will be conditional upon candidates obtaining a special work permit.

Note: For requisite special permission to take up employment in any foreign Diplomatic Missions in India, OCI Cardholder must visit https://ociservices.gov.in

Please note – successful applicants will be offered employment on Country Based Staff (CBS) terms and conditions. This is not a permanent UK Civil Service position and does not attract diplomatic immunities and privileges (other than what an individual may already hold if they are a recognised partner/family member of a serving diplomat).

To Apply: 

Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.

  1. Complete the Online Application Form
  2. Complete the Experience, Professional Skills and Behaviour based Segments in the Online Application Form
  3. Applicants need to answer the questions based on your professional experience. Refrain from use of AI based tools to avoid application from getting rejected/disqualified.

Internal candidates applying for this position need to inform their current line managers, else the applications will not be considered.

We will accept only online applications by 11 September 2024 (latest by 23:55 hours IST).

Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.

Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique to prepare specific examples of when and how you have demonstrated these behaviours in your application, by evidencing a structured response, including your skills and experiences. You briefly describe the situation in which you demonstrated the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.

Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative & the appointment of successful candidate will be subject to clearance of police and other checks including references/medical/educational and professional which all applicable.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

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