The University of Kent Requirements and Solutions team is looking to employ enthusiastic part-time web developers, web designers, and web content editors who enjoy using the latest technologies in IT, the web, and media. This is a great opportunity as it offers the chance to develop and support a range of central services, departmental websites and web applications.
Opportunities are available for advancement within the team to specialise in a particular area, supervise other staff, or learn how to become an IT consultant and project manager. Students who have worked on the team have on average achieved a first degree and have moved on to companies such as Sun, Siemens, Blackwell’s, Oracle, and IBM.
Employment: flexible hours 0-20 (will vary according to student workload)
Salary: £8-13 pounds per hour (approx)
To apply, submit a cover letter stating which position you are applying for and copy of your CV. Please include examples of websites you have designed or developed, links to, or DVDs of photography and video work, any technical documentation or code, as appropriate to the position you are applying for. If you have a physical art or photographic portfolio you can bring to an interview please mention this in your application to rs-consultants@kent.ac.uk
Developer duties:
- Developing and maintaining new websites, services, tools and databases.
- Providing support for web authors of the university.
Skills required:
- Proficient in back end programming using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS and Javascript. Java and Perl knowledge would also be an advantage.
- Extensive knowledge of Windows, MS Office and of working with computers on a regular basis
- Experience of testing and evaluating products (preferable)
- Good knowledge of Dreamweaver (or other web publishing tools)
Designer Duties:
- Providing support for web authors of the University, designing new websites, web graphics and snippet tools.
- Applicants without experience or specific web skills but a background in art are encouraged to apply.
Skills required:
- Skills with Photoshop (or another design suite such as in-design or illustrator)
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Skills with interface designs and ability to produce a variety of graphical concepts.
- An interest in digital display and media planning and capabilities.
Editor Duties:
- Providing support for web authors and departments of the University, maintaining websites, writing website copy and assisting in the build of websites.
Skills required:
- Good English writing skills
- An interest in web technologies and writing for the web
- An eye for detail and a creative approach to content creation
General Skills needed for all positions:
- Good command of English and the ability to express ideas and processes clearly
- Experience of writing/editing documentation
- Good knowledge of Dreamweaver (or other web publishing tools)