Creative Lead

Creative Lead - 12 months FTC

Salary: Competitive per annum plus Veolia benefits

Location: 

Hybrid/Cannock office

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

The Creative Lead will oversee the progress of creative projects and make important decisions on the visual direction of the project whilst preserving brand attributes. The lead will set the style and the pace for projects, with support from the creative assistant. This role will be split as follows: 20% ideation, 10% line management, and 75% hands-on creative time. Ultimately, the lead will help us build and maintain a strong and cohesive brand both online and offline.

As part of the UK Marketing Team, you will be responsible for creating innovative marketing campaigns across various mediums including digital, print, events and exhibitions to support the sales team in achieving their targets by increasing awareness and perception of the Veolia brand.
You will also work on ad hoc design projects as they arise within the business.

• Following PDP plans to self-develop marketing skills

• Supporting the Marketing Leads in project managing marketing campaigns and ensuring the Head of Marketing is informed and consulted

• Managing expectations of projects and working to a deadline to support the entire team

• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and objectives when starting a new project.

• Contributing ideas to the wider team to support the set strategy

• Maintaining strong relationships with fellow communication teams

• Keeping abreast of group brand updates and ensuring our creative is on-brand

• Upskilling to meet the expanding needs of the creative team

• Follow strict internal processes for creative projects

• Responsible for keeping up to date with the latest creative and design campaigns

• Driving our sustainability message via design and keeping a consistent brand appearance that champions ecological transformation

• Monitoring the creative team's cost savings and monthly reporting

What we're looking for;

• Degree or equivalent in graphic design

• Minimum 3 years creative experience

• Must be able to manage projects and interpret business needs in a creative style

• Must have an eye for detail and keen to try out new things

• Knowledge and experience with software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and Figma

• Ability to manage workload to strict SLAs as underwritten by the design process

• Previous management role with people management skills desirable

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.