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The opportunity

This is an exciting opening for a Web Developer within Digital & Technology at University of the Arts London. Focused on delivering new digital functionality and web development support for UAL’s digital channels, which include the main university website, student app, student portfolio, using PHP, JavaScript, HTML and related technologies.

Working with the core content management systems, and the wider development team to produce new functionality and services across a range of exciting digital products.

You will also get the opportunity to play a key role in projects, working with key stakeholders to identify requirements for new applications, working in an Agile environment and developing leadership skills by line managing a junior member of the team.

About you

Your profile will include:  

• Knowledge of developing websites and web applications using HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3

• Detailed knowledge of PHP 7+ and MySQL

• Experience of developing within a content management system and frameworks, such as WordPress

• Understanding source control and workflow tools

• Demonstrable knowledge of web and accessibility standards Awareness of front-end JavaScript frameworks, such as React or Vue

• Experience working within a cross-functional team, including Content designers and UI/UX teams.

As an employer of choice, the University of the Arts London offers an extensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary package of £36,532 – £44,865 per annum

•  A healthy work-life balance for all employees, and much more

• 31 days annual leave plus public holidays

• Competitive pension package

• Hybrid working.

For more information and to apply, please visit Hays Recruitment jobs board.

Hays Technology have been retained by the UAL to manage the recruitment for this role. For all enquiries, please contact Jay Maycock on 020 7259 8746 or jay.maycock@hays.com.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. 

The combination of a varied student group, cutting-edge research and highly experienced staff creates a unique learning experience for students at the University. This post is within the Digital Team, part of the newly formed Digital & Technology Group, so this is an exciting opportunity to join us as we transform our digital products. 

University of the Arts London offers generous leave, pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. Relocation assistance is available. 

University of the Arts London aims to be an equal opportunities employer embracing diversity in all areas of activity.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.