Job Introduction
We are CH&CO a collection of specialist businesses and market leading brands.
We want our people to love what they do and have fun. We celebrate diversity, and our inclusive culture encourages everyone to bring their whole self to work every day. Working at CH&CO gives our teams the opportunity to work across all of our brands, experiencing the variety of our business and the services we deliver. We are currently recruiting for a Graphic Designer to join our team.
Role Purpose
Responsible for elevating the visual standard of all tender submissions, pitch decks, and supporting collateral across our bid pipeline. Working within a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, the role transforms operational, culinary, and commercial content into compelling, brand-led visual narratives that strengthen win themes and enhance client engagement.
Core Responsibilities
- InDesign-led Bid Production — Own the layout, structure, and design of full tender submissions using Adobe InDesign, ensuring clarity, consistency, and premium presentation.
- PowerPoint Pitch Decks — Build high-impact interview presentations with strong visual hierarchy, infographics, timelines, and service models.
- Brand Governance — Maintain visual consistency across all materials, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and sector-specific tone.
- Visual Storytelling — Translate complex operational into intuitive diagrams and graphics.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work closely with Bid Managers, Chefs, Operations, and Marketing to refine content and ensure visual coherence.
- Version Control & Deadlines — Manage multiple concurrent bids, ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and meticulous file management.
Skills & Experience
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint (essential).
- Experience designing bids, proposals, or commercial submissions in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interpret technical/operational information and convert it into clear visual formats.
- Experience in hospitality, foodservice, workplace experience, or FM (advantageous).
- Strong layout, typography, and brand-application skills.
- Comfortable working to immovable deadlines with high attention to detail.
Outputs You Will Deliver
- Fully designed tender submissions (PDF/print-ready)
- High-impact pitch decks for client interviews
- Infographics, process flows, mobilisation timelines
- Visual assets for digital and print use.
What's in it for you?
Working with CH&Co has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Volunteering days
- Professional subscriptions
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers