WordPress Developer
Reference: BH-369p
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: up to £37,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid role, usually 5 days remote with a team meetup once bi‑weekly (office 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.
- 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.
- 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
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology and Engineering
Industries
Software Development and IT System Custom Software Development
