Vacancy ID:
12848
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
External Relations
Vacancy terms:
Full time or job share considered, fixed term contract for 1 year
Salary details:
Grade 7 - £39,906 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
22 Apr 2026

About the role

Are you a web developer who loves building things the right way from the start? Are you skilled in creating scalable, modern web experiences?

We are beginning an exciting project to implement a new CMS and related website. If you enjoy being part of a major build from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

You're an experienced developer, comfortable working with modern web technologies and have experience of working with at least one CMS. You develop with scalability and reusability in mind. You care about clean code and understand the importance of performance, accessibility, and a good user experience.
 
You enjoy collaborating with other web professionals, and are comfortable asking questions or suggesting a better way of doing things. You'll be excited by the opportunity to help deliver a new CMS and take pride in delivering high-quality work.
 
If you like being part of a major build, enjoy variety in your working day, and want to make a tangible impact on a large digital project, this role will suit you perfectly.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Gavin Mangan at [email protected] 

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here 
 
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
 

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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