Software/Web Developer

Overall Purpose of the Job

To assist in the front-end modernisation and ongoing development of the NDTMS.net web portal – the central national hub for reporting publicly funded substance misuse services in England. The role will focus on updating the entire web application to modern, responsive design standards using the latest version of Bootstrap CSS (Bootstrap 5.3.8), ensuring full WCAG-compliant web accessibility across the site and all embedded content. You will also enhance and maintain the user management system interface (multiple access levels) and design interactive, accessible Power BI dashboards that can be seamlessly embedded within the portal.

The National Drug Evidence Centre (NDEC) is part of the Epidemiology and Public Health Group at the University of Manchester. Our team carries out epidemiological, evaluative and policy-related research in the field of substance misuse. Our staff have long-established expertise in substance misuse research and the use of epidemiological indicators in evidence-based policy making. We are responsible for analysis of National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) data. This core data set, relating to individuals in contact with England’s drug and alcohol treatment services, is routinely collected by Regional Offices and passed to OHID, then to the University of Manchester for analysis and provision of results. This provides an ongoing data resource, updated monthly, quarterly and annually. The data are used to measure the extent and effectiveness of substance misuse treatment provision within England and outputs are routinely supplied at National, Local Authority and service provider level. Results are routinely uploaded to www.ndtms.net monthly and more detailed analyses are provided for annual reports. Further ad hoc analysis requests are also made to the unit via Parliamentary Questions, freedom of information requests and media requests.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Name: Andrew Jones

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.