Assistant Graphic Designer

The SFO is a unique law enforcement organisation, both investigating and prosecuting the most serious, complex and highest profile economic crimes. We work closely with our colleagues across the criminal justice and regulatory sectors both here in the UK and abroad to address the growing threat from economic crime and to get justice and compensation for its victims.
Team Background:
The Graphics and EPE Unit is responsible for supporting the SFO’s Operational Divisions and Corporate Services. This includes:
+ Analysing, simplifying and restructuring evidential source material to assist with the production of graphical diagrams throughout the investigation and Trial processes.
+ The representation of complex evidential information in hard copy and simplified animated and interactive graphics, in order to convey a specific message to a targeted audience (including the Judge, Jury and key stakeholders at the SFO)
+ Project managing 3rd party EPE Service Suppliers dealing with the installation and use of technology in the courtroom.
+ Assisting and advising case teams with the creation of digital jury bundles for trial. Including hyperlinked indexes; preparation of evidence and iPad testing.
+ Video conferencing and Real-time transcription services.
+ The creation of internal and external SFO publications and presentations
+ The creation of ED&I promotions
+ Co-Guardians of the SFO’s brand identity alongside our Communication colleagues
+ Maintain a consistent approach to the SFO identity across all platforms ensuring staff are aware of the important of the SFO brand and its meaning
+ Create content for social media channels
+ Assisting the Print Room with the production of printed and scanned materials. Ensuring the final product is presented to a high standard., As as Assistant Graphic Designer you will be responsible for: Supporting Design Leads with the preparation, concept creation and production of graphic jury bundles; corporate publications, PowerPoint presentations and social media content
+ You will be responsible for modifying and revising existing designs to meet client needs, to improve design quality or accessibility issues.
+ Interpreting social media briefs into visually engaging content
+ You will offer input into creative meetings and share ideas
+ Proofread artwork to ensure the unit produces accurate and high-quality products
+ Produce engaging designs across all media
+ Researching and staying up to date on design trends, social media capabilities and best practices to ensure our designs are innovative and effective.
+ You will understand project requirements, collaborate with team members and report back progress to the Design Leads.
+ You will have good admin skills and will be required to update and maintain briefs, filing systems and project records.
+ You will use feedback from other designers to develop your own skills and knowledge, We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Delivering at Pace
+ Working Together, + 500 word personal statement explaining how you meet the following essential criteria:
The candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process will be those who have clearly demonstrated that they meet these essential criteria for the role.
Please note that it will not be possible to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at the sift stage.
The interview stage
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview to explore technical criteria and your personal portfolio in more depth.
If successful you will be required to bring your portfolio to the interview, including any technology/laptop needed to demonstrate your work.
Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Application stage
As part of the application process you will be required to provide:
+ CV
+ a maximum of 250 words per behaviour
+ 500 word personal statement explaining how you think you meet the essential criteria.
The candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process will be those who have clearly demonstrated that they meet the essential and technical criteria for the role.
Please note that it will not be possible to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at the application stage.
The Interview Stage
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview to explore the technical criteria and personal portfolio in more depth.
Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
A reserve list of candidates who pass the interview will be in place for 12 months
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Alongside your salary of £31,655, Serious Fraud Office contributes £9,170 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme. For further details, click here http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions
Generous annual leave provision of 25 days which increases to 30 days after five years’ service plus an additional day in recognition of the King’s Birthday and the option to buy or sell up to five days’ leave per year. Different terms may apply if you are already a Civil Servant.
Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.
Interest-free season travel ticket, bicycle loan and cycle to work scheme.
Access to the Rental Deposit Salary Advance Scheme which assists employees in meeting the costs of deposits for privately rented homes.
Opportunities for learning and development.
Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.
Voucher for eye care and discounted spectacles.
Access to a range of discounts through membership of the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, CSSC Sports and Leisure. http://www.cssc.co.uk/
Maternity and paternity leave provision over and above the statutory entitlements.
Access to My CPS Rewards Gateway. My CPS Rewards offers staff a range of rewards and savings including:
+ Discounts with high street retailers
+ Savings on grocery shopping at a range of supermarkets
+ Special salary sacrifice and recognition schemes
+ Reloadable gift cards and e-cards
+ Instant vouchers
Any move to the Serious Fraud Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk