Role: Creative Designer
Location: Kent/Nottingham/Shrewsbury – Hybrid (travel as and when required)
Salary/package: £27,000 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week

Who we are

Global Education Supplies (GES) sits within the Children & Education portfolio for CSG and consists of seven unique but complementary brands serving the education sector. GES is growing rapidly through a buy and build strategy, entering an exciting transformational phase focused on international growth, product innovation, marketing investment, and operational excellence. Our brands support schools and educators worldwide with outstanding products and services.

Why this role matters

As a Creative Designer, you will be the driving force behind bringing our brands to life through striking, on-brand visual content. You will deliver creative assets across digital and print channels that engage our customers and support marketing campaigns, events, and product launches. Your creative flair and attention to detail will ensure consistency and impact across all marketing touchpoints, playing a crucial role in strengthening our brand presence and driving commercial success.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing engaging digital and print assets including web banners, social media graphics, email templates, brochures, flyers, presentations, and advertising.

• Creating exhibition and event materials such as signage, displays, and supporting collateral.

• Contributing to video and multimedia projects through editing, storyboarding, and visual treatments.

• Collaborating with marketing, product, and commercial teams to transform briefs into creative, effective design solutions.

• Ensuring brand consistency and acting as a brand guardian across all outputs.

• Managing multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

• Using Adobe Creative Cloud tools daily, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

• Participating in creative brainstorming sessions and contributing fresh ideas to marketing campaigns.

• Supporting the production and formatting of newsletters and other marketing communications.

• Assisting with wider marketing projects and internal events as required.

What we’re looking for

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

• Proven experience or formal training in graphic or multimedia design.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Ability to take creative direction and translate concepts into compelling visual content.

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and departments.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Solid understanding of layout, typography, and brand communication.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively.

• Experience with video editing software (desirable).

• Degree in Graphic Design or related subject (desirable).

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £27,000

• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off

• Life assurance cover (4x salary)

• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan, and cycle to work scheme

• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme

• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress

Why CSG?

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai, and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.
We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement, and supplies.
CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.