Web Developer (Academic Websites)

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

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with AFP to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from all walks of life.

Company Name: AFP

Job Description

The University is seeking a skilled and motivated Academic Web Developer to join our digital team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the university's academic website, ensuring a seamless and engaging digital experience for students, faculty, and visitors alike. You will play a key part in showcasing our research, programmes, and institutional information through a modern, accessible, and high-performing web platform.

Job Purpose

To design, develop, and maintain the university's academic website, ensuring a seamless digital experience for students, faculty, and visitors while showcasing research, programmes, and institutional information.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• HTML/CSS/JavaScript


• Content Management Systems (WordPress, Drupal)


• 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

Qualifications

• HTML/CSS/JavaScript


• Content Management Systems (WordPress, Drupal)


• 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

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