Wordpress Developer
2 days ago
Carlisle
Senior WordPress Developer Reference: BH-369p Working Hours: 35 hours per week Job Type: Permanent Permanent Salary: up to £37,000/per annum Location: Hybrid role, usually x5 days remote, with a team meetup once a month (office is based in Glasgow) About the Company: Our client is a growing internal team working with charitable and voluntary sector organisations throughout the UK. They focus on creating intuitive, accessible websites that maximise digital effectiveness. The company fosters a collaborative culture, values strong design and technical quality, and operates primarily remotely, providing a setting where team members can make a tangible impact through their work. Key Responsibilities: • Develop accessible, responsive, and high-quality WordPress websites., • Transform design concepts into fully functional sites, following consistent design guidelines., • Maintain a library of reusable components and blocks for efficient site builds., • Implement structured content and custom functionality using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)., • Provide advice to project managers and designers on best practices and technical solutions., • Suggest plugins, tools, and workflows to enhance the WordPress ecosystem., • Assist with backend tasks, including custom APIs, integrations, and bespoke features., • Identify potential risks or opportunities early and communicate them effectively., • Ensure all sites are secure, backed up, and optimised for speed and performance., • Engage with clients professionally, providing clear, jargon-free communication., • Collaborate within a small team, balancing project scope with technical standards., • Maintain awareness of project budgets and client priorities. Required Experience & Essential Technical Skills: • Strong front-end and back-end WordPress development experience., • Proficient in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for WordPress., • Advanced ACF skills, including flexible content, custom fields, and ACF/Gutenberg blocks., • Able to build reusable blocks, components, templates, and design systems., • Skilled at turning designs into consistent, high-quality UI (layout, typography, UX)., • Solid understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and performance., • Experience creating custom functionality, integrations, and working with APIs., • Familiar with page builders (Beaver Builder, Elementor) within structured workflows., • Strong communication - able to explain technical decisions clearly., • Proactive and organised, with good awareness of scope, deadlines, and priorities. Desirable Experience: • Experience in the charity or public sector., • Familiarity with fundraising, CRM, or LMS platforms used by third-sector organisations., • Experience managing SiteGround or similar hosting platforms. Benefits: • 5% employee pension contribution matched by 5% employer contribution., • 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays., • Additional day off for your birthday., • Remote-first work with optional Glasgow office access., • 35-hour working week with flexible scheduling