Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.
This role is based within CU Corporate Services, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group.
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
As a Front End Web Developer 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 for 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.
Our main base is Ryton Gardens, a fresh, modern office just outside Coventry with large, landscaped gardens – but we have colleagues based in several of our locations and go where the work needs us to be.
This role is hybrid working.
Our Successful Candidate
As a Front-End Web Developer, you will demonstrate:
• 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.
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
Full Job Description & Person Specification
We look forward to hearing from you!
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