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Salary: Competitive
Grade: 3B
Reporting Line: Design Lead UX
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Wood Street, London
Closing Date: 21st March 2024
What to expect
Here at the Post Office, we’re steeped in tradition, but we’re going places. In this role you will be supporting the design team in setting the visual design standard for new digital products within the business. As well as working directly with your Visual Design colleagues, you will be partner closely with UX Designers, User Researchers, Product Managers, and Developers to enhance the customer experience across the digital channels, driving both acquisition and engagement in the process to aid commercial success for POL & enhance remuneration for Postmasters. Whilst you continue to hone your craft, you’ll support design decision making, create artefacts to support multiple touchpoints across the Post Office digital landscape, and support the management design systems and asset libraries.
What we can do for you
Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 25 days annual leave that increases with tenure
- Up to 10% on target bonus opportunity
- Access to Benenden Healthcare
- Generous pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Income protection after 12 months service
- Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
- Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities
Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Either a recent graduate from a relevant degree/course and/or experience working as a visual/UI designer on digital products and services with a portfolio demonstrating your attention to detail
- Proficient skills in common design tools such as Figma and Adobe CC
- A passion for detail, with an understanding of typography, intuitive layouts, and asset development/creation
- Experience working on web and mobile app platforms
- Passionate about the customer and their role in the design process
- Contributing to and maintaining updates to UI style guides and asset libraries
- Illustration experience is a nice to have
- UX experience is a nice to have
- Experience of working in an Agile/Scrum environment is a nice to have
About us
Post Office is an integral part of every community, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. In a world that's constantly evolving, we recognise the importance of adapting and growing. As we navigate the shifting landscapes of a digital age, our commitment to evolving is stronger than ever; without losing the essence of personal touch that defines us. Our journey forward is one of reflection, learning, and positive change.
Whilst there is much work to be done, we're looking for people ready to think differently in tackling the challenges ahead – people who possess resilience and a deep sense of responsibility towards our postmasters and the communities they serve. This mission drives us, ensuring that we remain focused on our purpose and strategic intent. If you're inspired by the prospect of making a meaningful difference and contributing to a future where Post Office can stand as a model of renewed progress and integrity, we want to hear from you. Join us on our journey in making Post Office a business that belongs to and serves everyone, shaping a new future legacy.
