Web Developer

UKCEH is looking for a Website Developer to join our collaborative team within our Biodiversity science area.This is more than a technical role. We’re particularly keen to hear from people who bring genuine curiosity, passion, and enthusiasm for environmental challenges and conservation. Your work will help support the collection and sharing of data that underpins vital biodiversity research and informs policy - from national indicators to long-term ecological understanding.You’ll work as part of the Biological Records Centre (BRC), contributing to how large-scale biodiversity data is captured, visualised and shared. This is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful: enabling citizen science at scale and helping people across the UK contribute to understanding and protecting the natural world. In this role, you’ll support the development and maintenance of this infrastructure, working alongside developers, researchers, and technical specialists across UKCEH. also play an active role in enhancing a role that blends technical delivery with collaboration and problem-solving, where learn by doing and grow your skills in a supportive team environment. Your main responsibilities will include: Translating scientific and technical requirements into practical, user-friendly web solutions As one of our Web Developers, you’ll play a key role in supporting and maintaining the digital infrastructure that underpins our citizen science work. We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in environmental issues, who’s motivated by contributing to something meaningful. In return, this is a role where you’ll genuinely grow. You’ll develop new technical skills, gain hands-on experience in a collaborative IT and development environment, and build your expertise in tools such as content management systems and GIS/spatial data. be comfortable picking up new skills quickly and applying them in For the role of Web Developer, we’re looking for somebody who has:A degree in web development, software engineering, or a related IT field (or equivalent experience that demonstrates your capability and initiative Strong technical skills across relevant technologies such as PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Drupal CMS, and database management Experience designing, building, and improving web applications that deliver real value to users The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks effectively in a busy environment A talent for translating complex scientific or technical requirements into clear, user-friendly web solutions If you’re motivated to build a career in web development, excited by learning new skills, and want your work to contribute to environmental impact, we’d love to hear from you.If this role excites you and fits with your career goals, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with responses to the questions below. Your answers should highlight the qualifications, skills, and experience most relevant to this role. Can you describe your experience developing or maintaining web applications, and the technologies you have used (e.g. PHP, JavaScript or other programming languages, HTML, CSS, CMS platforms or databases, GitHub) This role involves supporting citizen science platforms such as iRecord We appreciate the continuous dedication and contributions of our staff, which is why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes financial incentives and wellbeing-oriented perks, such as:Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (role dependant) Dental insurance, gym/fitness discounts, retail discount portal At UKCEH, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity towe’re happy to provide adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process - just let us know. If you’redoesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we’d love to hear from you anyway. You may be just the right fit for this role or another within our wider team. thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and circumstances. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from neurodivergent candidates and people with disabilities, and excited about this role but your experience Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application. If you are considering pursuing self-sponsorship, please indicate this in your application so we can take it into account during the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr