Academic Web Developer: Build Accessible University Sites

Jobs for Humanity; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AFP, in collaboration with Jobs for Humanity, seeks an Academic Web Developer to design, develop, and maintain the university's academic website. The role focuses on a modern, accessible, high-performing platform to showcase research, programmes, and institutional information for students, faculty, and visitors.

You will work with WordPress/Drupal, implement responsive design, and ensure WCAG 2.1 accessibility, SEO, and analytics integration while collaborating with IT and academic staff.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in designing, developing and maintaining web interfaces for complex sites.
• Strong skills in HTML/CSS/JavaScript with modern responsive practices.
• Experience with WordPress and Drupal CMS platforms for content-driven sites.
• Commitment to accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1) and performance optimization.
• Ability to implement SEO and Google Analytics to improve visibility.
• Proficiency in server-side languages (PHP or Python) and version control (Git).
• Experience with database management and data-driven web features.
• Excellent attention to detail and collaborative communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain the university's academic website to showcase research and programmes.
• Work with WordPress/Drupal to manage content and templates.
• Ensure responsive, accessible, high-performing web experiences.
• Implement SEO improvements and monitor analytics to optimize engagement.
• Apply WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards across pages and components.
• Utilize PHP or Python and Git for development and deployment.
• Manage databases and integrate data-driven features.
• Collaborate with faculty and IT teams to deliver projects.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Responsive web design

SEO and Google Analytics

Web accessibility (WCAG 2.1)

PHP or Python

Version control (Git)

Database management

Attention to detail

Communication and collaboration

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

Job description

AFP, in collaboration with Jobs for Humanity, seeks an Academic Web Developer to design, develop, and maintain the university's academic website. The role focuses on a modern, accessible, high-performing platform to showcase research, programmes, and institutional information for students, faculty, and visitors.

You will work with WordPress/Drupal, implement responsive design, and ensure WCAG 2.1 accessibility, SEO, and analytics integration while collaborating with IT and academic staff.