Systems and Web Development Apprentice

Specific Duties:

• To support the maintenance of the Group's digital communication platforms and systems, such as the; group website, intranet and social media platforms
• To help develop and maintain web-based platforms and systems using a variety of coding languages, such as HTML, CSS and PHP
• To help review the corporate software and to work with the Director of Digital Communications in proposing any system changes
• Diagnose, understand and resolve user issues using various solutions and tools
• To help support the creation of and updating of user guides and training sessions
• To help support the research and development of new systems, tools and technologies that improve the digital communication experience of staff and students
• Willingness to develop knowledge in other scripting, systems and code such as SQL, Sharepoint and ASP.NET, as well as the software that supports wider digital communications
• To support in user testing and reporting qualitative or quantitative data and system metrics
• To undertake and successfully achieve a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship for IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Professionals
• To undertake any training considered to be relevant to the post

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• To participate in the Staff support and development scheme and to undertake training based on individual and service needs
• To take a lead in creating or to promote a positive, inclusive ethos that challenges discrimination and promotes equality and diversity
• To comply with legislative requirements and College policies and guidelines in respect to health and safety and data protection
• To demonstrate positive personal and professional behaviour as specified in the Staff Code of Conduct
• To undertake continuing professional development to support our culture of continuous improvement
• To partake in quality assurance systems
• To meet minimum relevant occupational standards
• To keep up to date with the skills required to fulfil the role
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with grade as may be reasonably requested
• You will be responsible for protecting staff and learners from all preventable harm as per Safeguarding procedures

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Ability to work under own initiative, prioritising and communicating workloads effectively
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS languages and an understanding of the other coding languages, such as PHP and Javascript
• Knowledge of Photoshop and other Adobe design and multimedia software
• Awareness of wider coding languages, such as SQL and ASP.NET
• Maintain and behave in a professional and productive capacity, often independently
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
• Ability to think creatively to resolve issues or consider developments
• Actively contribute to the College's Safeguarding practice, procedures, culture and ethos

Personal qualities

• Enthusiastic
• Keen to learn
• Reliable
• Ability to use own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and team player

Desired qualifications

Maths and English GCSE grade 4/C and above, or equivalent.

Future prospects

Possible permanent position on completion of Apprenticeship.