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Posted on:
09-11-2025
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Job Summary
Permanent and Full Time (37 hours per week)
Hybrid working (50/50)
Location: Wallingford Lancaster Bangor (Wales) or Edinburgh
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate so we encourage you to apply early.
Are you a Web Developer looking for a unique opportunity to make a national impact If so join our team!
The post holder will play a key role in developing and maintaining the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrologys (UKCEH) digital presence. They will be responsible for enhancing upgrading building and provisioning Drupal websites and other web assets to a high standard ensuring they are robust efficient and aligned with organisational objectives. In addition the role offers opportunities to collaborate with the Information Security team to help manage and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities across UKCEHs digital infrastructure.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Develop maintain and optimise Drupal themes using Twig SASS CSS and JavaScript
Build and maintain custom modules to extent Drupal functionality.
Work with core Drupal APIs and third-party modules to integrate new features and functionality.
Stay current with Drupal core updates and wider ecosystem.
Manage code using Git and GitHub
Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and issues.
Set up content for the UKCEH websites in accordance with brand and accessibility guidelines.
Train end users and create training material.
Manage Support tickets and communicate with end users in a timely manner.
Work collaboratively with Communications & Engagement and Business Development Teams to provide input and direction to information architecture design content templates and functional specifications.
Assist in the management of the web hosting provision for UKCEHs Drupal websites - currently via Pantheon.
For the role we are looking for somebody who:
Experienced Drupal web developer (2 years).
Experience of managing web hosting provision Drupal 10 including experience with Views and other key modules along with creating and maintaining custom modules and themes.
Knowledge of Drupal 10
Knowledge of both front- and back-end development
Knowledge of developing accessible websites and applications
A degree (2:1 or higher) in computer science or equivalent
Understanding of the digital environment for research institutes
Drush Composer PHP JavaScript / jQuery HTML Responsive CSS and Sass Twig Git.
Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-specialist audiences.
Desirable skills
Drupal 11
Linux command line scripting
Using MS SharePoint and Teams
Web analytics and reporting
Pantheon toolset including Terminus.
Cloudflare
Knowledge of JavaScript front-end frameworks
Static Site Generators
Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference enabling people and the environment to prosper and enrich society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.
As a valued member of our team youll get:
27 days annual leave rising to 29 days after five years plus 3 days for our Christmas closure
10% employer pension contribution
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)
24/7 access to support for physical mental social health or financial wellbeing plus trained Welfare Officers
Flexible working opportunities
And much more
Youll be joining a leading independent not-for-profit research institute committed to recruiting talented people like you supporting your career progression and giving you the environment and resources you need to thrive at UKCEH.
Please note: 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.
If weve just described you wed love to meet. Apply now.
Key Skills
- Bootstrap
- CSS
- .NET
- HTML5
- React
- Node.js
- Web Development
- AJAX
- Angular
- MySQL
- JavaScript
- PHP
About Company
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is a world-class research organisation focusing on land and freshwater ecosystems
