Front End Web Developer

Job description

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Over two centuries, we have flourished in Coventry and now also deliver access to our range of high-quality education and services through bases in London, Scarborough, Belgium, Poland, Egypt, Dubai, Singapore, Africa and China.  

We have a great story to tell and we are reshaping our Marketing and Communications teams to help us reach new audiences in fresh and engaging ways. Thanks to our innovative colleagues across the Group, there is plenty of great content to tap into and you’ll get to work in a creative and collaborative environment with some really talented people. Our main base is Ryton Gardens, a fresh, modern office just outside Coventry with large, landscaped gardens and free parking – but we have colleagues based in several of our locations and go where the work needs us to be.  

Coventry University Group does not stand still – innovation is part of the DNA here – and we are always looking to improve everything we do. That means it will never get boring, you will always be challenged, but you will be supported by amazing colleagues as part of an organisation that is making a difference to people’s lives.  

The Role

We’re looking for talented Front End Web Developer to join our web team. You will support the Senior Front End Web Developer in providing a range of web solutions to meet the Group’s needs.  You will be responsible to building responsive web experiences, designing front end feature enhancements on the CMS platform and advising on technical code related issues pertaining to web service provision.

You will deliver a visually appealing but also functional web marketing presence for the Group. You will also provide guidance and support on user experience, accessibility, content design for the web and information architecture.

You will also assist the Senior Front End Web Developer in handling development-related projects with the University’s third-party development supplier.  The post holder will possess excellent attention to detail, ensuring that quality standards are met in all new coding projects.

The Successful Applicant:

• Experience in a web-related and marketing discipline.
• Experience of working on interactive responsive websites / apps
• High level of skill in coding including HTML, CSS, SASS, Javascript
• The ability to come up with innovative solutions to problems and work independently in trouble shooting website issues.
• Ability to develop successful, relationships with colleagues, users, and other stakeholders based upon a commitment to collaborative working facilitating improved performance and results

Our Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes

• Annual Company Bonus up to 10% based on company performance
• Employers Pension Contribution matched up 10%
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance 4*Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Discounted Staff Membership to our Coventry campus Sports Centre & Fitness Gym
• Cycle To work scheme
• New Electric Car Scheme
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 Additional

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