Job description

Front End Web Developer (HTML/CSS/UX/UI) Reporting line The Front End Web Developer (HTML/CSS/UX/UI) will report to the Lead Developer (of the

Learning Technologies Group).

Learning Technologies Group The Learning Technologies group is critical going forward as its primary role is to support &

develop the Learning Technologies platform that underpins a number of key business

products – specifically GOLD and GRfE. In addition the platform may be extended to provide

online learning in support of the EUS product. The group is also responsible for setting up

and managing the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for London WEC and Manchester.

The immediate aims for GOLD are:

Enable GOLD to grow and develop in line with all INTO programmes to ensure it remains fit for purpose

Ensure Centre and Student engagement through content and delivery review and enhancement

Development of GOLD as a global solution

The immediate aims for GRfE are:

Oversee transition from pilot to full product for January 2017

Further develop Get Ready to maximise engagement and drive conversion

Job Purpose The Front End Web Developer (HTML/CSS/UX/UI) is primarily responsible for translating

wireframes and/or mock-ups into the actual HTML/CSS that constitutes the user-facing

elements of the Learning Technologies group’s platforms. The role is also responsible for

liaising with stakeholders to help to design the best possible user experience and also with

the Lead Developer to assist in designing user interfaces. Programming for the browser (e.g.

in JavaScript) is not considered an essential aspect of the role, although candidates who can

demonstrate enthusiasm, ability and experience in this area will be of particular interest.

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Key accountabilities and duties

Creating web page templates (HTML) and (responsive) style sheets (CSS)

Building (responsive) themes

Building style sheets and themes for a range of devices and screen resolutions

Liaising with stakeholders to help to design the best possible user experience (UX)

Liaising with the Lead Developer to assist in designing user interfaces (UI) The job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time at our request. We reserve the right to introduce changes in line with technological developments which may impact upon your job duties or methods of working. Location INTO University Partnerships, Brighton Please see the next page for person specification…

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Person Specification

Essential Desirable

Legal Status Must be eligible to work in UK

Education/ Qualifications

Educated to BSc level Educated to BSc level in Computer Science or equivalent, or a numerate discipline (e.g. Engineering, Maths, Physics)

Experience/skills Experience working with a responsive framework (e.g. Bootstrap)

CSS HTML Building templates for content

management systems and/or learning management systems

Demonstrable UX in a commercial environment

Demonstrable UI in a commercial environment

JavaScript (React, Redux, ES6) git Demonstrable HTML/CSS GitHub

account or similar Demonstrable UX/UI portfolio