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Job Profile     

       

Post:                   Senior Web Developer (VLE)                

 

Job number:            0001KYV

 

Reports to:                 IT Service Development Manager

                       

Hours:                        Full Time (1.0 FTE)

 

Campus base:   Based at Bishop Otter Campus or Bognor Regis Campus with the option to work remotely considered. Required to work at any centre where University business is conducted that is within reasonable distance of the campus base.

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Function of the Post: The post holder will be an experienced web developer with excellent technical skills to develop and maintain the University’s VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) and other web sites. The post holder will work in the IT Services department on University wide projects, analysing requirements and developing web services to support them.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

 

1.    Develop and support the principal University VLE system (based on Moodle) and other University web-based learning and teaching services.

 

2.    Liaise on a regular basis with VLE users (students and staff) and the TEL team (Technology Enhanced Learning) to establish smooth operation of web services and to ensure an appropriate analysis of any future requirements and priorities.

 

3.    Maintain documentation to an appropriate level to facilitate control and maintenance activities of VLE systems. Ensure that documentation and development practices are shared across the Web Development team.

 

4.    Assist in the development and maintenance of processes which enhance the integration of corporate system data across learning and teaching applications through import/export routines and overnight processes.  This could include the creation of course information or user integration with future developments.

 

5.    Participate in the development of web-based applications. Supporting a culture of continuous service development and improvement working in close collaboration with IT and wider University colleagues.

 

6.    Assist in the development of content and functionality for University web services. Chiefly the VLE, and other web-based learning and teaching services, whilst supporting key University stakeholders (such as TEL).

 

7.    Analyse future requirements, and work with key support departments to develop, test, and implement web-based services. Integrate these services with University databases and other third-party services which will meet the needs of students and staff. Document, support and maintain these systems through regular upgrade and security patching.

   

8.    Undertake the tasks for relevant systems in liaison with the Service Development Manager and other IT staff. This includes organising system security, backups, assisting with service changes, upgrades to server-side software and database administration.

 

Teamwork

• Understand and actively embrace the University’s distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our University.
• Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and develop productive working relationships with other members of academic and professional services staff.
• Contribute to and/or lead on team and departmental meetings, training and/or committees internally or externally.

 

• Contribute to the development of new systems and procedures

 

·         Work with colleagues and students to sustain and strengthen an inclusive, supportive, caring and authentic learning community

 

Other duties:

You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you including to understand and actively embrace the University’s distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our University.

 

The list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and require a flexible approach to work.  Please note that, in consultation with you, the University reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post. All staff have a role in supporting the University’s People Strategy 2018-2025 ‘Working together - Supporting each other’.

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity

• Take responsibility for upholding and complying with the University’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity policies and for behaving in ways that are consistent with fair and equal treatment for all.
• Take responsibility for own learning and engagement with equality issues and actions and consider the impact of their actions to ensure that they do not have a detrimental effect on achieving equality of opportunity.

 

The University believes that everyone has the right to be treated equally and that the diversity of individuals and groups should be embraced, valued and respected.  The University is committed to eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct, indirect, harassment or victimisation, and to support this the University has a number of policies that staff should ensure they are familiar and compliant with.  All policies are available on the University’s Intranet.  Any breaches may lead to termination of employment.

 

Health and Safety

Take responsibility for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the University are carried out with full regard to, and in support of, the University’s Health and Safety policies.  This will include ensuring Health and Safety priorities reflect a post-COVID-19 period. This might include acting as Health and Safety Co-ordinator, Fire Warden, Risk Assessor, First Aider or other Health and Safety Representative.

 

Sustainability and Environment:

The University is fully committed to sustainable development and environmental initiatives.  It accepts its environmental responsibilities and recognises the contributions it can make to the resolution of global, regional and local environmental issues.  The University will continuously seek to improve its environmental performance and will comply, as a minimum, with all relevant environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice.  All staff are required to support the aims of the University's Environmental & Sustainable Development Strategy. 

 

Data Protection:

You will be responsible for ensuring that workplace responsibilities, within the department, are carried out in compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection legislation and the Employment Practices Data Protection Code 2002, especially concerning confidentiality, treatment of personal information and records management.

 

Right to Work:

The current British and European Law states that the University cannot employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in the UK.  Immigration guidance information is available at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know

The new Points-Based Immigration System is in force from 1 January 2020 treating EU and non-EU citizens equally, but Irish citizens will continue to be able to enter and live in the UK as they do now.

All new employees will need evidence of their right to work including evidence of settled status, pre- settled status or a valid visa.

 

Disclosure Service Certification from the Disclosure and Barring Service:

University staff may be required to hold Disclosure Service certification from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The University is a registered body with the Disclosure Service, reference number 20537300005. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service is available from the DBS website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

 

Principal Attributes and Person Specification:

Essential requirements are those, without which, the candidate would not be able to do the job. It is expected that the post holder will have the knowledge and qualifications indicated, or equivalent qualifications and experience.

           

Desirable requirements are those which would be useful for the post holder to possess and will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential requirements.

 

 

 

 

Salary Grade: 11                                                        Date profile is raised: June 2021

Skilled Worker Route SOC Code: 2137