About this job

We target audiences including UNISON members, potential members, the public, politicians, employers and other key influencers as we strive to deliver real change and improvements to public services.

We are looking for a talented and motivated graphic designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating dynamic visual content that communicates our brand and message across multiple platforms whilst maintaining consistency and high-quality standards. You will work with colleagues at all levels of the union to design and develop content that promotes the union’s key campaigns, benefits and priorities.

You will create, develop and design graphics across digital and print media including advertisements, social media, websites and campaign materials.

• Maintain a consistent visual style across all platforms ensuring design aligns with the organisation’s brand identity and goals.

• A solid understanding of design production – delivering graphics, typography and illustration to a high standard with expertise in print production being essential.

• Keep updated on design trends and best practices and being keen to learn, grow and develop new skills.

You are always ready to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever you might be needed, a key trait for a team that balances long-term priorities with responsive campaigning. Join a friendly team campaigning to improve working lives and defending the principles of properly funded public services.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the general application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”). Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.  

Use of any other application form will result in your application not being considered. Please email your UNISON general application form along with both the recruitment monitoring form and the disability monitoring form to commsjob@unison.co.uk, quoting the correct ref: CCP/8 

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on 13 January 2026.  

Interviews will take place on Thursday 5 Feb 2026 

About UNISON

UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.

UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.