Job Description
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