Senior Engineer (Web & Automation)

Description

1.0FTE, 37 hours per week

This hybrid role is primarily based at our Pittville campus, with occasional travel to our other sites across Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Shape the Future of Data at the University of Gloucestershire

We're looking for an experienced Senior Web Engineer to lead the development of critical digital platforms that sit at the heart of teaching, learning, and student engagement at the University of Gloucestershire.

You'll combine hands on technical expertise with team leadership, helping to modernise existing services while influencing the future direction of our digital landscape.

About the Role

This is an exciting leadership opportunity within Digital Services. Your work will directly support nearly 10,000 students and staff, powering key services that enable teaching, learning, collaboration, assessment, and digital engagement across the University, as you take ownership of developing, maintaining, and delivering high quality web based systems and platforms that meet the evolving needs of our university community.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and mentor the Web and Automations Team, becoming a trusted source of technical expertise.
• Work across both on premise and cloud based systems, ensuring the University's systems are robust, efficient, and future ready.
• Lead the technical evolution of strategically important platforms including Moodle, Mahara and other web-based services that underpin the University's digital learning environment.
• Collaborate across IT Services and the wider University, to ensure digital services continue to deliver the tools and technology that the university depends on.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in delivering our digital strategy and shaping future services
• Lead the development of large scale platforms used daily across the University
• Enjoy a varied role spanning cloud services, integrations, automation and web technologies
• Influence technical decisions and architectural direction
• Work within a collaborative and supportive Digital Services team
• Benefit from hybrid working and a strong commitment to professional development
• Use your skills to make a tangible difference to the student and staff experience

What You Will Bring

You'll be an experienced web or systems engineer with:

• Strong experience developing and supporting web-based applications and platforms
• Experience working with cloud technologies and modern web architectures
• A passion for technical leadership and mentoring others
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to balance operational support with innovation and continuous improvement

How to apply

To apply please click on APPLY at the bottom of this page, you will be asked to submit a CV along with a Supporting Statement that addresses how you meet the essential criteria or complete the attached application form. CVs alone will not be considered.

Contact details

If you're excited by the opportunity to combine technical leadership, innovation and meaningful impact within a forward looking university, we'd love to hear from you. If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Dan McClusky, Digital Solutions Manager at dmccluskey1@glos.ac.uk

Key dates

Closing date: 22nd November 2026

Interview: 8th December 2026, in person, in Cheltenham.

The University will consider applications requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship where the role meets the relevant immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account boththe role and the individual circumstances of the candidate.

To avoid disappointment please apply early. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For more information about out benefits and working for the University please click here

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that the University is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification.

The University has also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process, recognise and value the transferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria within the job specification.

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