Web Developer Recruitment Pack August 2015

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1 Web Developer Recruitment Pack August 2015 Ref: R1945

2 Dear Applicant Thank you for your interest in this post and in the University. At the University of Huddersfield we have a lot to be proud of as we receive national recognition for our work across a number of different areas. In 2013 we were named Times Higher Education University of the Year. This followed our previous success in 2012 as Times Higher Entrepreneurial University of the Year and our Vice Chancellor, Professor Bob Cryan being awarded the Guardian s Inspiring Leader Award and being awarded two Queen s Awards for Enterprise. The attached Further Particulars booklet provides you with information about the post advertised in the Business School and the University. I hope the information in this booklet proves useful and gives you sufficient guidance to pursue your application. Further information is also available on our website If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post please do not hesitate to contact David Colley, on +44 (0) , or d.j.colley@hud.ac.uk. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating role in an enthusiastic and energetic environment then this could well be the one for you. Yours sincerely Veronica Hirst School Manager

3 1. The Role JOB PURPOSE: To utilise the University s content management system, by adding supplied content to existing web pages and develop new web pages within University template guidelines. DUTIES: 1. To design, edit, organise, update, manage and develop the content of the Schools web pages, in line with University policy on web authors and in close co-operation with the Marketing and Recruitment Manager and Senior Management Team (SMT of the School. 2. To monitor and provide web analytics reports for the Schools Marketing Team and Senior Management Team. 3. To assist in designing e-marketing tools for the Business School for internal and external use including Flash banners and e-newsletters. 4. To design slides and multimedia graphics (video/flash) and update plasma screens within the School. 5. To develop and maintain a media archive (videos, photos) of materials that the School can use for publicity and publications. 6. To give formal presentations and training, as required, either on a 1:1 basis or to a group regarding any changes to practices and policy. 7. To ensure staff are kept up to date with web developments and feedback to the School Senior Management Team content and changes made to policy and procedures. 8. To keep up to date with current web tools i.e. T4 content management system and other related packages. 9. To undertake any other duties pertinent to the grade of the post that might be required.

4 2. The Person The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes: Attributes Essential Desirable Evidenced Qualifications/training Educated to degree level or equivalent in a field that provides a good understanding of video, Application photography and design ECDL or equivalent IT practice qualification Experience Experience of web design and use of content management systems Experience of managing budgets Experience of installation and maintenance of IT in relation to the teaching environment (PCs, data projection, internet connections) Experience working in a HE environment Experience of working in a customer focused environment and liaising with a wide range of people internally and externally Experience of designing artwork, for print or digital use, and using a range of design software/packages Experience of formal presentations and training Knowledge Extensive knowledge of current IT and teaching peripherals and mobile devices Good knowledge of the Microsoft suite ( Word, Excel, and web) Demonstrate current awareness and knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Knowledge and use of a range of graphic and image editing software including Photoshop, Fireworks and InDesign or equivalent software applications Skills and Abilities Extensive knowledge of current IT and teaching peripherals and mobile devices Good knowledge of the Microsoft suite ( Word, Excel, and web) Demonstrate current awareness and knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Knowledge and use of a range of graphic and image editing software including Photoshop, Fireworks and InDesign or equivalent software applications Excellent written and oral communication skills Good interpersonal and communication skills with a wide range of professional people Application and Interview Application and Interview Presentation Application, Interview and References

5 Ability to quickly and effectively solve technical and other work related problems in a logical and methodical manner Ability to plan, prioritise work pro-actively and meet deadlines successfully Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to work with accuracy and excellent attention to detail Ability to deliver effectively under pressure Ability to work logically within set procedures and regulations Ability to offer a high level of customer service Ability to effectively engage with university students

6 THE BUSINESS SCHOOL STRUCTURE Administrative and Technical School Manager Student Guidance & Support Officer Research Officer Technician - Events Technician (AV and Events Support) International Student Support PA to the Dean Systems and IT Support Legal Advice Clinic Administrator School Resource Administrator Marketing & Recruitment Manager Quality & Systems Manager Enterprise Development Manager School Finance Manager Web Developer Team Leader Course Administratior Quality & Data Administrator Placement Officer Finance & Resource Administrator Timetabling Administrator Events and Communications Officer Course Administrators PGR Administrator Attendance Monitoring Administrator Project & Placement Admin Assistant Scheduling Marketing Assistant Course Assistant Student Support Officer Academic Support Team Placement Assistant Finance Assistant Admin Assistant Research Receptionist/Clerical Officer Administrative Assistant

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8 3. Our Offer We offer a generous remuneration and benefits package: Starting salary grade 6 ( 25,747 upwards) A Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) 30 days annual leave plus statutory holidays Significant opportunities for professional development A friendly and supportive work environment A range of voluntary benefits 4. How to Apply Applicants are asked to complete an application form. Attention is drawn to the person requirements listed above and applicants are asked to provide evidence of their match to these criteria in some detail in their supporting statements. This information will be used to shortlist candidates. The timetable is as follows: Advert closes: 31 August 2015 Interviews: 30 September 2015

9 5. The Business School In order to meet sustained student demand and our research aspirations, the University of Huddersfield Business School is recruiting ambitious and collegial staff who want to be part of our future development. Key features of the School are outlined below, but for further information, please visit In 2010, following a 17 million investment, the Business School moved into an exciting new building, the most eco-friendly building on the University s town centre campus. Set in attractive grounds by the restored canal, the building provides a high quality, professional environment in which to work and learn including the Business School s own Café off The Street a wide, curving space flooded with light from triple-storey, sloping glazing. This major development brought together in one state-of-the art facility all parts of the Business School, which currently comprises five academic departments: Department of Accountancy and Finance The Law School Department of People, Management and Organisations Department of Logistics, Operations and Hospitality Management Department of Strategy, Marketing and Economics Over the past five years the income of the School has doubled, with the number of overseas students increasing greatly. Our excellence in the recruitment and support of international students has been recognised by a Queen s Award for International Trade, granted in At the same time, our entry tariffs for UK students have been raised significantly. With about 5,000 full-time, part-time and off-campus students from more than 80 countries, giving the School a strong international feel. Our courses are accredited by a wide range of leading professional bodies. The professional ethos of the School is important. Nearly 50% of academic staff hold doctorates and the proportion is rising rapidly through recruitment and staff development. Most will have a doctorate by Many hold professional qualifications and are actively involved in professional bodies. And the University of Huddersfield is the first (and, so far, only) higher education institution to have 100% recognition by the Higher Education Academy; all academic staff hold the designatory letters FHEA. Staff development is strongly encouraged The School provides a supportive environment for students, symbolised by the location on The Street, at the heart of the building, of the Learning Development Group, which is dedicated to helping our students strengthen their academic skills, and the Business Placement Unit, which works with international and national employers to provide excellent work experience opportunities for our students on sandwich courses. We are committed to increasing our high quality research output and to disseminating our research to practitioner and academic audiences. Our REF 2014 entry was larger than our submission to RAE 2008, and our attention is increasingly focused upon The main aims of our research strategy are: to develop the research capabilities of academic staff through increased training and other support mechanisms. For example, the School operates a fund for pumppriming research and external bids, and good quality research outputs are rewarded with research funds; to increase external funding for research projects (recent sponsors include the ESRC);

10 to further integrate our growing number of PhD students (now more than 100, plus DBAs) into the research culture of the School; to improve the external profile of our research-related achievements and successes; and to strengthen the role of research groups in engaging staff in research and in enhancing the School s research culture. The following research groups operate in the School: Business Education Research Group BERG led by Wilma Teviotdale Business Operations, Supply Chain and Transport Research Group BOSCAT led by Professor David Bamford Emerging Markets Research Group EMERGE led by Professor John Anchor Financial Ethics and Governance Research Group FEGReG led Professor Collins Ntim Global Advances in Marketing Branding and Innovation GAMBI led by Professor Len Tiu Wright Research in Law RIL led by Professor Stuart Toddington Talent, Diversity and Development Research Group TDD led by Professor Stephen Swailes Centre for Sustainable and Resilient Communities CSRC led by Professor Adrian Wood Quantitative Analysis Research Group QARG led by Professor Caroline Elliott As a key part of the THE Entrepreneurial University of the Year 2012, the Business School is increasingly outward-facing, especially as the new building has provided an attractive venue for business-related activities. Our part-time courses have a long tradition of meeting the needs of businesses and other organisations in the region. We are now building on that base to offer bespoke education and to engage in the co-production of research. A Business School Advisory Board was established in 2010, and our pioneering Partners in Law scheme (members include Pinsent Masons, Eversheds, Hammonds and DLA Piper) and Partners in Accountancy scheme (members include PwC, KPMG and BDO) provide important support and guidance for our work. Particular subject areas have similar panels, and we are delighted to have been competitively selected to work with the Novus Trust to attract high quality students into the logistics industry via our undergraduate Logistics and Supply Chain provision. To learn more about our supportive and stimulating environment for both staff and students, please visit

11 6. The University R1945

12 The University s vision is, To be an inspiring, innovative university of international renown. The University s achievements were recognised by the award of the Times Higher Education University of the Year for This follows hot on the heels of its success at the awards last year where it collected the Entrepreneurial University of the Year award. The University of the Year is awarded to an institution that has demonstrated exceptional performance in the past academic year providing evidence of particular bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives that have advanced the institution s reputation. Just some of those initiatives are: A commitment to our students with nationwide top 10 ratings for student satisfaction and graduate employability as well as a top 10 rating for financial security. The opening of the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, a collaboration with conglomerate 3M to foster business partnerships leading to new research, technology transfer and entrepreneurial ideas. The award of a Queen s Award for Enterprise International Trade as well as a top 10 position in the 2012 International Student Barometer. A commitment to excellence in teaching Huddersfield is the only University in the UK where 100 per cent of academic staff are fellows of the Higher Education Academy which provides professional recognition of their teaching abilities. These factors, combined with a continued commitment to being a university that is at the heart of its home town and a strong commitment to be a great employer makes the University an interesting and rewarding place to work. The University s staff are involved in scholarship, research and reach-out activities. We want to attract and retain the best staff, provide opportunities for them to remain professionally engaged and up-to-date. We were one of the first universities in the country to achieve institutional recognition under the Investors in People Award in 1999 and we have maintained this standard ever since. We are committed to the development and support of our staff. In the Quality of Working Life Survey, looking at the satisfaction and well-being of our staff, the University of Huddersfield has higher scores across all six factors than the Higher Education benchmark, showing lower levels of stress and greater satisfaction with working conditions than the benchmark data. Our striking town centre campus straddles the refurbished Huddersfield Narrow Canal and offers extensive views of the wooded Pennine foothills. The campus combines both new and historic buildings, and since million has been invested in new facilities and buildings for our students. The University has won Civic Trust Awards for the imaginative refurbishment of historic mill buildings for the teaching of Computing, Engineering and Architecture. However, we are also very proud of our contemporary architecture. Our 17 million Business School building opened in 2010 and a 22.5 million Student Central Building which opened in January 2014 providing new sports, leisure, learning and catering facilities. 7. Huddersfield The University is located close to the centre of the thriving West Yorkshire town of Huddersfield. Huddersfield has an extensive range of new retail and social developments with many new shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Near to areas of outstanding natural beauty publicised in TV programmes such as Last of the Summer Wine and Where the Heart Is we are also in easy reach of Leeds and Manchester. Both are just 45 minutes by road and with quicker access via the regular cross Pennine rail service. Huddersfield is

13 surrounded by a number of attractive villages in the Holme and Colne valleys and within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, the Peak District and the major urban centres of Leeds and Manchester. The cost of housing compares very favourably with other regions in Britain and the choice of where to live is outstanding. The town is well known for its musical traditions, including the world famous Huddersfield Choral Society and the internationally renowned Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. The Lawrence Batley Theatre and a large sports stadium host various cultural and sporting events respectively.