Web Developer

Working with Dr Steve Sharman at the National Addiction Centre, the primary focus of this role would be to design and build a user-friendly, visually appealing job board style / matching service website to better support and connect those with lived experience of gambling harm, with researchers actively researching gambling behaviour. 

This post will be offered on a full-time, fixed term contract until 30th September 2024.

• Design and implement a user-friendly, visually appealing job board/matchmaking website. 
• Evaluate and select the most appropriate off-the-shelf CMS that meets the project's requirements for flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. 
• Set-up and configure chosen platform on a hosted server, including the installation of themes, any necessary plugins and the configuration of settings for optimal performance and security. 
• Research and recommend the best suited hosting provider for the website. 
• Implement robust data security measures to protect sensitive user information and ensure the website’s compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations. 
• Create documentation and conduct training sessions for other staff members designated to handle the website’s ongoing maintenance and content updates. 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest web development technologies and security practices to recommend and implement improvements to the site. 
• Collaborate closely with researchers, stakeholders, and users to gather requirements and feedback, ensuring the website meets the needs of all parties involved. 
• Develop and implement a feedback mechanism on the website to collect user input for continuous improvement. 
• Ensure cross-device compatibility through responsive web design. 
• Incorporate accessibility features to ensure the website is usable by people with a wide range of disabilities, adhering to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. 

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Essential criteria

1. Proven experience in web development, specifically with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal. 
2. Previous experience of setting up a CMS on hosted servers, including domain configuration, SSL certificate installation, and email setup. 
3. Knowledge of web fundamentals (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) with experience of PHP and database backends. 
4. Strong understanding of server-side technologies, including configuration, optimisation, and security. 
5. Knowledge of data security practices and experience implementing GDPR compliance measures. 
6. Ability to design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. 
7. Experience with responsive and adaptive design. 
8. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage a project independently, from concept to maintenance. 
9. Strong communication skills, with the ability to train non-technical staff. 
10. Portfolio of previous work that demonstrates your expertise in web development and CMS platforms. 

Desirable criteria

1. Experience with SEO best practices. 
2. Familiarity with web analytics and user engagement metrics.

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