Wordpress Developer in Manchester

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Senior 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 a month (office in Glasgow)

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.

Senior Level

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Information Technology and Engineering.