Web Developer (Maternity Cover)

Imperial College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,614 - 56,345; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Flexible working policy

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution is seeking a Web Developer to enhance the Digital Education Office. The role involves PHP development and maintaining the Student/Staff Portal while improving digital processes. The ideal candidate is experienced in PHP and can support both technical and non-technical users. This full-time position offers 41 days’ annual leave, a flexible working policy, and various workplace benefits, contributing to an inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in PHP development for web applications.
• Strong communication skills to assist technical and non-technical users.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Student/Staff Portal in PHP.
• Identify areas for digital process improvements.
• Assist with technical support queries through the ticket system.

Skills

PHP development

Customer support

Technical documentation

Job description

Salary or Salary range: £46,614 - £56,345 per annum

Posting End Date: 11 Mar 2026

About the role

We are looking for a Web Developer / PHP developer to join the Digital Education Office. The post supports the wider objectives of the Digital Education Office to develop excellence in delivering innovative Medical Education programmes and improving the student experience. The postholder will contribute to shaping and delivering Digital Education Strategy for the Faculty of Medicine and help us to create world-class training and education for future doctors.

What you would be doing

You will work closely with academic and administrative colleagues within the Faculty and will be contributing to the development, delivery and maintenance of Student/Staff Portal created in PHP. You will also help identify other areas of improvement in the Faculty’s digital processes and suggest sustainable and scalable solutions.

Other duties will include helping with technical customer support queries via our internal ticket system and writing support documentation for both technical and non-technical end users.

What we are looking for

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

The Digital Education Office (DEO) at Imperial College London develops and supports digital learning solutions to deliver the Faculty of Medicine’s vision of excellence in education. It supports a suite of blended and online programmes across the Faculty, as well as open content (MOOC) and online short courses provision.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week). This role is for a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Stefan Staykov, Senior Developer ([e-mail]).