Web Developer

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You will work maintaining and developing our Project Portal, the web interface through which our partners submit grant applications, grant claims and project updates.

• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Work from home, with occasional travel to Edinburgh or Glasgow
• Up to 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
• £22,389 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
• Closing date: 23:59 on 10 March 2022
• Reference: SUS3529

About the role
We have an opportunity for you to further your IT career as our Web Developer, based in Scotland. You will work maintaining and developing our Project Portal, the web interface through which our partners submit grant applications, grant claims and project updates.
You will work with the Lead Web Developer to develop and update functionality on the Project Portal and help fix any issues and bugs.
The work will also involve acting as a key contact for system users, recording issues and bugs, assisting with testing, and assisting with the creation and updating of user documentation, ensuring your guidance is easily understandable to those with less technical knowledge.

About you
You should have:

• experience in programming database connected website-based applications
• knowledge of computer programming languages such as .net (C or VB), Javascript or Linq
• knowledge of SQL databases.

In addition, you must be able to communicate clearly and effectively to service users, both over calls and in writing.
You will have the ability to discuss issues and clearly provide instructions using language that is appropriate for those without an IT skillset.
We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 10 March.
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week 21 March.

Work perks
Wellbeing

• 26 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Staff volunteer days.
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.

Financial

• Group Personal Pension Scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans.
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
• Discount benefits.

Family-friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday).

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.
We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented.
Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent