Senior Web Systems Administrator

3 days ago


London, United Kingdom Birkbeck, University of London Full time

**Salary range**

£43,636 rising to £49,683 per annum

**Contract type**

Fixed term

**Mode**

Full time

**Grade**

7

**Business Unit**

Information Services

**Closing date for applicants**

31-Mar-2025

**Ref No**

2093

Are you an experienced Web Systems Administrator? Do you know WordPress inside out? If so, Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Senior Web Systems Administrator to join us this Spring 2025.

The Web Development Team is looking for a Senior Administrator to support the Web Development function within Information Services at Birkbeck, and, in particular, to work on organising and toughening the security posture of our public-facing web presences, with a focus on research-related microsties.

As Senior Web Systems Administrator your duties will be:

- to evaluate and migrate existing WordPress and research-related web presences (implemented in other technologies) while meeting established security and resilience requirements, archiving or decommissioning sites,
- to work closely with other members of the Information Services team,
- liaise with technical staff throughout the College, as appropriate.

To succeed as Senior Web Systems Administrator, you will need:

- demonstrable experience of managing, administering and, for preference, migrating WordPress websites between environments,
- a good grasp of web systems administration and information security best practice,
- a clear, methodical approach to project management and documentation,
- well-developed communication skills.

If you have experience or interest in roles such as Web Systems Administrator, WordPress Developer, Webmaster, WordPress Manager, this 12-month, fixed-term position at Birkbeck could be the perfect fit for you.

Join us at Birkbeck and contribute to the security and integrity of our web development systems.

**Salary and benefits**:
£43,636 rising to £49,683 per annum. Grade 7 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

**Contract**:
Fixed-term, 12 month contract, full-time, (35 hours a week). Flexible and hybrid offered. Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. **Closing date: Monday 31 March 2025**, interview date: Wednesday 9 April 2025.

**Enquiries**:
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.



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