ARU Students' Union : Web Developer

Web Developer is needed in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.

Client: ARU Students’ Union

Location: Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Contract: Other, Full Time

Location:

Chelmsford

Salary:

£28,956.34

Working Hours:

35 hours per week, 2-year fixed term contract

Job Description:

ARU Students’ Union are looking to recruit a Web Developer to join our team. As our web developer, you will play an essential role in creating and maintaining our website. You will collaborate with other members of our team on various web projects, ensuring that our digital presence is up-to-date and fully functional.

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate closely with the Communications and Marketing team to design and develop our website
• Develop microsites for larger annual SU projects such as the SU Awards and Welcome Week
• Monitor website performance, develop strategies and integrate new website functionality that will improve user experience
• Ensure website functionality and troubleshoot potential issues
• Create and maintain website documentation, including coding standards, content management, and version control
• Manage the website helpdesk, resolving the routine requests that come in from the teams across the Students’ Union (SU)
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in web development
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, such as accessibility and data privacy regulations
• Make recommendations for future, long term improvements, to the website and the user experience

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in computer science, web development, or a related field
• Experience in web development and design
• Working knowledge of front-end web development languages, such as Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience working with content management systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people from different teams, all of which have varying requirements
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work

Why work for us?

We offer:

• A generous holiday entitlement
• A contributory pension scheme
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Discount schemes
• Flexible working policy

About Anglia Ruskin Students’ Union (ARUSU):

ARUSU represents approximately 28,000 students at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) across campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and London. In addition, we provide a range of services; academic and welfare advice, support to students running societies and volunteering opportunities in and around the campuses. Whilst we play an important student representative role that sometimes sees us challenge the University, we work closely with them and support areas of delivery within their strategy.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment - we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Types:

Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length:

24 months

Salary:

£28,956.34 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Chelmsford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Chelmsford