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Front-End Web Developer

Bath Spa University - External Affairs Unit (EAU)

Location: Bath
Salary: £28,762 to £34,308 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 20th January 2023
Closes: 5th February 2023
Job Ref: REQ001687

About the role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Front-End Web Developer with proven HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills to join our Web Team within the External Affairs Unit. This new and exciting technical role will primarily work with the Web Manager to creatively develop the University’s external website www.bathspa.ac.uk to meet strategic objectives. 

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving the current design, functionality, and accessibility of the website within the framework of our Content Management System (Terminalfour). You’ll take ownership of the existing front-end code and make changes and improvements based on user needs and best practice. 

Additionally, you’ll provide support to some of our other online channels such as the intranet and our externally hosted websites, troubleshooting problems and logging support tickets with our external partners.

You’ll also be involved in new web design project tasks from initial concepts to completion using your knowledge of UX design and front-end web technologies to produce high quality, accessible user-focused interfaces.

About you (requirements)

You must be a front-end developer with significant and proven experience designing and developing user-focused web interfaces within a content management system framework. With a strong knowledge of writing HTML, CSS and JavaScript code using current best practices, you must be able to show examples of user-focused, accessible websites or interfaces that you have created.

In addition, it is essential that you have: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Knowledge of web accessibility standards
  • Experience of using creative or prototyping software to wireframe ideas
  • Experienced with using version control software
  • Experienced in problem solving with multiple partners such as IT teams and third-party software providers
  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to document complex technical solutions in a logical and clear framework that can be readily understood by others
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and schedule own workload in the face of conflicting demands

About us

Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath.

Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.

The web team work in close partnership with the rest of the Marketing and Communications Team within EAU and focuses on the user experience, content strategy, design and front-end development of the Bath Spa Website.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact James Mellor on 01225 875385 or j.mellor@bathspa.ac.uk

Previous applicants need not apply

We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff.

https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

Please note this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route subject to immigration criteria. If you require visa sponsorship, please let us know by emailing hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk before completing an application form to confirm your eligibility. 

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community

 

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