This job is to work with the cadet media and communications team in creating and delivering digital marketing strategy to increase awareness of both the Army Cadet Force (ACF) and Combined Cadet Force (CCF), mainly through digital platforms, including our website and social platforms, with the target of increased traffic, awareness, and recruitment. It is an exciting new role with lots of opportunity for personal and professional growth in a hard-working team.

• A recognised qualification or proven success as a graphic designer or creative media officer, ideally in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• 1 year of hands-on graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro and After Effects desirable).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, versatility, and attention to detail across print and digital media.
• Knowledge of contemporary graphic design practices.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Please refer to the attached Graphic Designer Job Description for further information.

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together, we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities, it builds confidence and improves empathy for others’ lives.

You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

• Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
• The ability to work both from home and from our Aldershot office.
• Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
• 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment – pro-rata for part-time staff).
• A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
• Good leave allowances (which are offered pro rata for part-time staff):
  • 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
  • An additional five days of volunteering leave.
• Support for qualifications and personal development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Railcard (if you are eligible)
• A caring and supportive team environment.

Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the Graphic Designer Job Description, along with a CV to recruitment@acctuk.org by 23:59 hrs on Sunday, 14 December 2025.

We reserve the right to close the role advertisement early if we receive a large number of applicants.

Interviews will be held in person in Aldershot in the week commencing Monday, 5 January 2026.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.

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