£31,814 to £35,750 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum)
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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!
Responsibilities
* Develop innovative, high quality technical web solutions by working with internal teams and external suppliers.
* Manage a wide range of development projects from small-scale updates to owning large projects to develop new functionality.
* Play a key role in the development and ongoing maintenance of the University website.
* Maintain and contribute to development of the main content management system, focusing on front-end improvements and user experience.
* Help create technical solutions to support other functions such as CRM.
* Be a first point of contact for technical website issues/support.
* Manage the testing of new and existing functionality.
* Implement search engine optimisation techniques throughout all development work.
* Research new technologies and ways of delivering projects and feed this into the team.
* Produce analytics reports to monitor performance and use insight to provide insights to help inform web developments/improvements.
* Support the creation of technical and user documentation for key functionality and where necessary provide basic training to end users.
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 working in a role requiring front-end development as well as some basic back-end, server-side programming.
Skills, knowledge and abilities
* 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.
Additional Information
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata).
* 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.
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Sean Evans, Senior Web Developer via s.evans@derby.ac.uk
How to apply
You can apply by submitting an online application. Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. We actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings.
At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children.
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