WordPress developer

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Middleweight WordPress Front End Developer to join a dynamic in-house marketing team that also has its own internal design agency specialising in B2C dental and health marketing. This is an exciting role with an entrepreneurial team, where you will have the opportunity to shape the role and grow within the business. It is a remote role with weekly Zoom calls and quarterly face-to-face meetings in Birmingham (you need to be based no more than 1.5 hours from Birmingham), and offers a salary of £35-40k depending on experience., As WordPress Developer, you will be reporting to their Lead Developer and work alongside another Middleweight Front End Developer and be responsible for building responsive website solutions using WordPress as well as overseeing all of the front end development of their numerous websites, which are mainly created using bespoke custom WordPress themes.

You will also manage existing websites for a number of their clients performing updates to content, general maintenance, QA testing and oversee the development of existing themes and, most importantly, bringing new ideas to the table., * Website Development: Implement WordPress websites from concept to completion

• Theme Customisation: Modify and tailor WordPress themes to align with brand and project goals
• Plugin Integration: Install, configure, and optimise third-party plugins and tools to enhance website functionality
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, content, and design teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality results
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues affecting website performance, usability, or functionality
• Optimisation: Ensure websites are responsive, fast-loading, and optimised for all devices and platforms
• Maintenance & Support: Provide ongoing updates, support, and maintenance for existing WordPress sites
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest WordPress updates, security best practices, and web development trends

You are an experienced WordPress developer with strong Front end development skills. You enjoy working within a team environment and have good communication skills and a can do attitude.

You are solutions focussed and curious about ways to create better themes and templates, looking to create work that stands out and that you are proud of., * Proven experience in WordPress frontend development

• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Experience customising themes (preferably from scratch or child themes)
• Familiarity with page builders
• Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
• Comfortable working with Git/version control systems
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and time management abilities

Nice to Have

• Experience working within an agency or multi-brand environment
• Familiarity with SEO principles and best practices
• Knowledge of website accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Basic understanding of backend WordPress development

Get in touch

If you are passionate about creating dynamic and visually appealing websites with a proven track record in WordPress development, theme customisation and plugin integration, then do apply for this role.

Our client is a highly successful dental growth company with a vast network across the UK. They deliver strategic brand and creative marketing solutions for hundreds of dental and health marketing companies across the UK and they are experiencing good organic growth and as such, they have strengthened their digital and creative team recently, this will be the third Developer to join their team in the past year, so they are strengthening the development team and this is a great time to join them on their growth journey. They have won awards and treat their staff extremely well, making them a very desirable place to work. With our client's commitment to candidate experience, they have entrusted us as their sole agency ensuring we have the processes in place to ensure every application is responded to and treated appropriately and with respect. Your application will find itself in the hands of a specialist consultant with a depth of knowledge in this opportunity.