Web Developer

Newham College London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is seeking a talented Web Developer to lead front-end development and manage the College's WordPress sites, including the flagship site, Fashion and Textiles Museum, and LCIoT. Based at East Ham with travel to other campuses, you will ensure excellent UX, accessibility, and performance while liaising with external agencies.

You will drive technical delivery, optimise digital platforms and support recruitment through engaging

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in front-end web development and WordPress management.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery and responsive design.
• Experience managing and maintaining multiple websites concurrently.
• Knowledge of technical SEO, analytics and marketing automation integration.
• Understanding of accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1+.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging capability.
• Experience working with external agencies and technical partners.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
• Experience with version control systems and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain WordPress websites and digital platforms.
• Develop, modify and optimise front-end code using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Ensure UX, accessibility and performance standards.
• Maintain WordPress themes, plugins, updates and platform stability.
• Support technical SEO, analytics and CRM integration.
• Develop landing pages and digital assets for campaigns and recruitment.
• Conduct testing, QA and accessibility checks across web platforms.
• Support internal platforms including the College intranet and VLE.
• Collaborate with external web agencies and digital partners on delivery.
• Provide guidance on CMS usage and digital best practice.
• Monitor website performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

WordPress management

Front-end development

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Responsive design

Accessibility (WCAG)

External agencies liaison

SEO & analytics

Version control

CRM integration

WordPress themes/plugins

Git

Tools

WordPress

Git

Job description

About Us:

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways - including 16-18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough's largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role.

We are looking for an experienced and technically skilled Web Developer to join our Marketing and Communications team.

As the College's in-house web development specialist, you will lead on the front-end development, maintenance and optimisation of the College's portfolio of websites and digital platforms, including the flagship Newham College London website, Fashion and Textiles Museum and LCIoT.

You will play a key role in ensuring all websites deliver an excellent user experience, meet accessibility standards and support learner recruitment, engagement and wider organisational priorities. The role also acts as the primary technical liaison with external web agencies and digital partners.

The role is offered on a Full-time basis, 36 hours per week, over 5 days based at East Ham, with regular travel to other campuses where required.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.

Key responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain the College's portfolio of WordPress websites and digital platforms
• Develop, modify and optimise responsive front-end code using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Ensure websites meet high standards for UX, accessibility and technical performance
• Maintain WordPress themes, plugins, updates and platform stability
• Support technical SEO, analytics implementation and CRM integration
• Develop landing pages and digital assets to support campaigns and recruitment activity
• Conduct testing, quality assurance and accessibility checks across web platforms
• Support internal platforms including the College intranet and VLE
• Work closely with external web agencies and digital partners on technical delivery
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues on CMS usage and digital best practice
• Monitor website performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.

• Extensive experience in front-end web development and WordPress management
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery and responsive design principles
• Experience managing and maintaining multiple websites concurrently
• Knowledge of technical SEO, analytics and marketing automation integration
• Understanding of accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1+
• Strong problem-solving and debugging capability
• Experience working with external agencies and technical partners
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams
• Experience with version control systems and modern development practices

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children's Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.