GBP 6185 Graduate UI Developer

Graduate Business Partnership

Job Summary - The Digital Team at the University of Exeter have a new opportunity for a Graduate UI Developer to join their team. You will be joining the university during an exciting period of digital transformation, and you’ll support some of the key activities that will drive the digital developments for students and staff. You will learn how to identify target audiences for specific products and ensure consumers have a user-friendly experience. You’ll also work alongside experienced UX researchers and designers, and you’ll have the opportunity to work towards certifications in Google UI Design. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) Scheme and offers full-time hours (36.5 hours per week) over a 23-month period.  You will have access to wide range of benefits including flexible/hybrid working with your main base being The Forum at Streatham Campus in Exeter. For more information on the GBP scheme please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships  

About You - You should be a graduate who has a relevant university degree showing excellence and strong analytical skills or equivalent professional experience, have solid communication skills with the astuteness to really listen, have the ability to receive constructive criticism to ultimately improve the end result, and be a creative idea generator with a problem-solving mindset. You should have confidence to reach the target audience and be eager to learn and contribute to a high-volume customer facing service. You should have a strong understanding of design principles, have experience of HTML, CSS, Javascript, Jason, AJAX and JQuery, have graphic development skills such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and have experience working in an agile team.

What Skills and Experience will You Gain? - You will work alongside an experienced UX researchers and designers, you will gain relevant certifications, you will have access to mentoring, and be part of the Digital Transformation.

The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount), Salary Exchange Schemes such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted membership to the university's sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centres.  The university offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team.   You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities.

Application Closing Date: 13 June 2022

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For the full details and application process visit Handshake.   Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing [email protected] .

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.