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On behalf of Network Rail we are looking for a Graphic Design Lead for a 6 month (Inside IR35) contract. Hybrid working with 3-4 days per week in York. 

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

Joining a Comms team you will be the design resource responsible for creating graphic elements that underpin interaction and service design for Communications and Engagement.

You will ensure that content is legible and readable and that users see and understand interactions for both online and offline media.

You will influence and mentor others whilst working with others to develop design concepts, set direction and assure the quality of design delivery across teams.

No two days are the same from creating presentation slides, to creating website content, and you will need to be comfortable with working in an ambiguous environment.

Essential: 

• Strong demonstratable Graphic Design experience, ideally in a Public Sector or similar setting.
• Ability to lead teams in Agile and Lean practices, determining the right approach for the team.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate discussions across high risk and complexity or under constrained timescales.
• Ability to apply a digital understanding to your work, being able to identify and implement solutions for assisted digital.
• Ability to design systems for use across multiple services and can identify the simplest approach.
• Know how to prioritise and mitigate constraints and can turn them into an advantage.
• Ability to make and justify decisions characterised by high levels of risk, impact and complexity.
• Ability to apply strategic thinking in how to provide the best service for the end user.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".