Digital and Design Manager

This is a full time fixed term role till June 30 2027

Salary: £30,495 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term till June 30 2027

Location: Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, Portland Way, Leeds.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026, 9am

Interview Date: Wednesday 8 April 2026

Start Date: Monday 11 May 2026

Overview

Leeds Beckett Students’ Union is seeking a creative and confident Digital & Design Manager to lead the visual direction and ongoing development of our website, as well as oversee our graphic design and branding projects.
You will take ownership of our website by developing content and templates using HTML and CSS within our content management system (MSL); evolving and maintaining our visual identity; and delivering high‑quality graphic design projects across both digital and print.
Working closely with our Marketing & Communications Team and colleagues across the Union, you will lead on digital experience projects and branding projects that improve how students engage with our Students' Union online and on campus, ensuring our platforms and assets are accessible, user-focused and aligned with our priorities.

This is an exciting role for a professional with experience in web design, web development, and graphic design who wishes to combine these skills to shape and evolve the Union’s digital experience, strengthen our brand, and make a meaningful impact on the student experience at Leeds Beckett University.We pride ourselves on being a compassionate employer that takes staff wellbeing seriously. Our most recent survey results show that more than 93% of staff at LBSU would recommend our organisation as a great, flexible place to work that provides a healthy work–life balance.

Application

We look forward to reading your application and learning how you feel you align to the job description for the role. You should demonstrate how you meet the person specification as part of your application, paying particular focus in illustrating how you meet the values and behaviours for this role, and expressing your desire to work for LBSU. As part of the application process, you can share with us examples of your portfolio, examples of your previous work or your professional social media channels.

If you are interested in this role and think you have the attributes to succeed but are unsure whether you meet the person specification detailed below, we welcome the opportunity to speak to you about the role in more detail. Drop us an email at lbsu-marketing@leedsbeckett.ac.uk and a member of the team will be in touch.
Please note that we are based in the Portland Building on Leeds Beckett University's City Campus. This role is hybrid, with a mix of on-campus and remote working. Regular attendance on campus is essential for this role, especially during term times.

We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background. Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.

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LEEDS BECKETT STUDENTS' UNION

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