Web Developer

Job Category

Technical

Vacancy Type

Fixed term contract

Fixed Term Duration

2 years

Employment Type

Full time

Salary Other

£28,956.34

Location

Chelmsford

Faculty/Prof Service

Student Union

Ref No

2650

Closing Date

22/11/2023

Documents

Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 849.29kb)

Web Developer

Chelmsford

£28,956.34

35 hours per week, 2-year fixed term contract

ARU Students' Union are looking to recruit a Web Developer to join our team. As our web developer, you will play an essential role in creating and maintaining our website. You will collaborate with other members of our team on various web projects, ensuring that our digital presence is up-to-date and fully functional.

What you will be doing

Collaborate closely with the Communications and Marketing team to design and develop our website

Develop microsites for larger annual SU projects such as the SU Awards and Welcome Week

Monitor website performance, develop strategies and integrate new website functionality that will improve user experience

Ensure website functionality and troubleshoot potential issues

Create and maintain website documentation, including coding standards, content management, and version control

Manage the website helpdesk, resolving the routine requests that come in from the teams across the Students' Union (SU)

Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in web development

Ensure compliance with industry standards, such as accessibility and data privacy regulations

Make recommendations for future, long term improvements, to the website and the user experience

What we're looking for

Degree in computer science, web development, or a related field

Experience in web development and design

Working knowledge of front-end web development languages, such as Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Experience working with content management systems

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people from different teams, all of which have varying requirements

Effective organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work

Why work for us?

We offer:

A generous holiday entitlement

A contributory pension scheme

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Discount schemes

Flexible working policy

About Anglia Ruskin Students' Union (ARUSU)

ARUSU represents approximately 28,000 students at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) across campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and London. In addition, we provide a range of services; academic and welfare advice, support to students running societies and volunteering opportunities in and around the campuses. Whilst we play an important student representative role that sometimes sees us challenge the University, we work closely with them and support areas of delivery within their strategy.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment - we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The closing date for this role is Wednesday 22nd November at midnight.

Interviews will be held on Friday 1st December in Chelmsford.

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