Web Developer

at  University of Derby

JOB DETAILS

Department
External Relations
Responsible to
Senior Web Developer
Location
Kedleston Road, Derby Campus
Salary
£31,814 to £35,750 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum)
Closing date
Sunday 6 October 2024
Contract type
Permanent
Post type
Full-time
Adaptive working type
Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.
Reference
0231-24
About the University
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
Our External Relations team are responsible for promoting and raising awareness of our University’s brand in the UK and overseas. From creating all messaging and content for external campaigns and our website, to social media, and managing events – ours is a highly complex and expert marketing, PR and Internal Comms environment, key to making the University shine.
As a Web Developer you will join our Digital Marketing Team – the team supports our ambitious marketing strategy, focusing on enhancing student recruitment, customer experience, and brand promotion.
About the role
The role will involve building and maintaining advanced web solutions, including the University of Derby’s main website. You will support the technical and functional requirements of ongoing digital activities, ensuring optimal functionality across a variety of browsers and devices.
Under the guidance of the Senior Web Developer, you’ll have opportunities to plan and lead development projects, meeting crucial deadlines and expanding your skill set in both client and server-side development, in which you will play a key role in achieving our strategic goals.
The role will involve working closely with our Campaigns, Design, Publications, and College Marketing Teams, creating solutions that contribute to the university’s success. You’ll also enjoy strong partnerships with IT and other vital digital stakeholders.
Our team is known for its innovative approach and supportive nature, making it an ideal environment for both personal and professional development.
About You
We are looking for an experienced web developer with a strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of current web development practices, ensuring compatibility and functionality across various platforms.
Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. If you’re passionate about web development and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!
Principal accountabilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or demonstrable on-the-job experience of web development

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of providing digital solution suggestions to solve problems in a timely manner
• Experience of working on multiple tasks at the same time and meeting deadlines
• Experience of HTML5, CSS 3 and JavaScript
• Experience of working in a role requiring front-end development as well as some basic back-end, server-side programming

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of responsive, cross-browser compatibility
• A dedication to coding excellence and continuous personal development
• Knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation
• Good time management skills: ability to identify and manage priorities, work on a number of tasks at the same time and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Very good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify and explain basic technical concepts
• Good interpersonal skills, working well with a wide variety of levels and teams across the organisation
• Positive attitude, pro-active thinker, and solutions provider

BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to take a flexible approach to working hours e.g. supporting Open Days

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of using analytics to aid improvements
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems
• Experience of using task runners like Grunt, Gulp, Webpack
• Experience with SCSS

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Maintenance of CMS platforms
• Awareness of legal guidelines including data protection and copyright
• Awareness of accessibility standards
• Knowledge of server-side languages, e.g. PHP
• Awareness of digital marketing trends

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

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Key contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Sean Evans, Senior Web Developer via s.evans@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.
Don’t miss your chance – join the team and make a difference today

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