Senior Web Development Officer - Drupal

University of Wales, Trinity Saint David; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Bank holidays and closure days

Job summary

University of Wales, Trinity Saint David seeks a Web Technical Lead to drive the architecture and development of our Drupal-based platforms. You will lead complex projects, mentor junior developers, and ensure secure, scalable solutions while engaging with stakeholders across the University.

The role supports hybrid working and can be based at multiple UWTSD campuses, including London and Birmingham. The candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and full stack

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and architecture of Drupal-based web platforms.
• Manage complex web development projects across teams and timelines.
• Mentor junior developers to improve code quality and standards.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable web solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the University to translate requirements into technical implementations.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Job description

- THE ROLE -

As a member of the University's Web Technical Team, the main purpose of the post will be to lead the technical development and architecture of our Drupal-based web platforms. The role involves managing complex web development projects, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable web solutions. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders across the University to understand requirements and implement effective technical solutions.

The post holder should demonstrate excellent technical leadership skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience in full stack development. They should be able to work both independently and as part of a team, providing technical guidance and maintaining high coding standards. The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders is essential.

This role can be based at any of our UWTSD campuses, including London and Birmingham, with the role operating on a hybrid working basis.

Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

• Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
• For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
• This post is not eligible for sponsorship
• For an informal discussion or further information about the role, please contact Chris Rees at [e-mail].

Closing date: 18th September 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 5th October 2026

£35,608 to £39,906 per annum