Web Development Officer

- ABOUT US -
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.
We offer innovative teaching, state-of-the-art equipment and superb support across a wide range of learning locations and courses.
Recognised for our friendliness, UWTSD ranked 1st in the UK for Courses and Lecturers in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020.
We are now looking for a Web Development Officer to join our Technology Enhanced Learning Team in Swansea.
- THE ROLE -
As a Web Development Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the Web Team with content management and design services. You will also be involved in website governance and development, CMS systems support and end-user training.
Liaising with stakeholders from across the University, you will provide a responsive and professional central web development service. This will include advice and guidance on the application of web technologies for marketing, communications, learning and teaching purposes.
You’ll inspire and interact with staff to support the design and development of high-quality web solutions and train end-users in the operational use of the CMS.
- ABOUT YOU -
To be considered as a Web Development Officer, you will need:
- Previous Web Content Management or Web Development experience
- Previous experience of using a Content Management System (CMS)
- Previous experience of providing end-user training
- The ability to systematically create, review and test web assets, applying an eye for detail to identify content and technical issues and to resolve or escalate as appropriate
- Knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation
- Knowledge of Web Accessibility
- The ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of new developments in web-related technologies and processes
- The ability to present and deliver training sessions
Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite would be beneficial to your application.
- BENEFITS -
- Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days
Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
- Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
- Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
- Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
- Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
- Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
- Staff discounts on a range of products and services
- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme
Other organisations may call this role Web Developer, Front End Developer, Web Designer, UI Designer, UI Developer, UX Developer, UX Designer, or User Interface Developer.
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Web Development Officer, please apply via the button shown.
Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.
Closing date: 4th November 2021, 11:59pm