Web Developer

The Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) is looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our Web Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of day-to-day tasks, as well as long term development projects, and promoting Understanding Society through an effective web presence.

The post could suit a recent graduate from a relevant course, or an established developer looking to broaden and consolidate their skills in an environment that encourages personal development. This is a substantive grade 8 post but will be considered as a developmental opportunity at grade 7 with potential for progression subject to performance. The level of appointment is dependent on qualifications and experience. Training will be provided as required.

ISER is a world-class social-science research institute, specialising in survey data collection and research. ISER’s clients include the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), government departments and agencies, charitable foundations, the European Commission, EU policy directorates, NGOs, as well as private sector organisations.

Understanding Society is the UK Household Longitudinal Study. It interviews everyone in the household annually, starting with a sample of 40,000 households across the four countries of the UK and includes an ethnic minority boost and the former BHPS sample. Unique features of Understanding Society are the Innovation Panel which is reserved for methodological experimentation, immigrant and ethnic minority boost samples and the collection of direct health measures including biomarkers, physical measures, genetic and epigenetics data. The Study is underpinned by world leading survey methodological research and has an extensive programme of innovation in data collection initiatives. There is a wide-ranging programme of data linkage to administrative records and contextual data. The Study also has its own Policy Unit which works directly with government departments to undertake research and share findings. There is significant evidence of the Study being used in policy development and monitoring across the devolved nations and Whitehall.

Duties of the Role

The post-holder will work as part of Understanding Society’s Web Team on a range of internal and external web design and development projects. Other work will include maintaining quality, content administration and technical support.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found within the job pack.

Qualifications and Skills required

Candidates for this role will possess a range of web development experience, including the ability to develop well-designed, production-ready web content. You will be a motivated team player who can adapt to the continually changing landscape of web development. Those applying at grade 8 level, should have an undergraduate degree or equivalent relevant experience in the design, development, and support of client-specified websites/applications.

This post is fixed term for two years in the first instance due to a temporary funding source. Whilst this a full-time post (36 hours per week), we would also welcome applications on a part-time basis at a minimum of 0.6 FTE (21.6 hours per week).

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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