WordPress Developer

Introducing Arise - we are an established and ambitious digital marketing agency based in Sheffield, UK. Our mission is to use digital to help others arise.

We are seeking a highly organised and attentive WordPress Developer to join our team. In this role, you'll build custom WordPress sites for our diverse range of clients, bringing their visions to life through engaging and functional web design, as well as assisting with general work to assist the web team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects, enjoy a range of benefits, and be part of a supportive team committed to your professional growth and success.

What the role involves

In this role, you will:

Build custom WordPress sites based on client designsCommunicate progress to clients and incorporate feedbackHandle occasional maintenance requests and perform site updatesEnsure timely project completion with high standardsCollaborate with team members to deliver seamless projects

To ensure you feel supported and integrated into our team, we offer regular weekly meetings, catch-ups, and performance reviews, fostering an environment of open communication and continuous professional development.

The role is a permanent full time position (40 hours per week) and requires a minimum of 3 days per week from our office in central Sheffield (You need to be legally allowed to work in the UK.)

What skills you'll need

To excel in this role, you will need:

Proficiency in building and customising WordPress websitesBasic knowledge of PHP for custom WordPress developmentExperience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptProblem-solving skills and attention to detailEffective communication skills for client interactionsFamiliarity with (or an openness to learn) our preferred development stack, which includes:WordPress - the foundation of nearly all our projectsAdvanced Custom Fields (ACF) via PHP - for creating flexible, tailored content structuresTwig templates (via Timber) - helping us keep our code clean, reusable, and easy to maintainSCSS - making our front-end styles more organised and efficient

Who you need to be

We're looking for someone who is:

Organised and detail-orientedExcellent at managing multiple projects and meeting deadlinesA proactive problem-solver who can troubleshoot effectivelyAdaptable and flexible with changing prioritiesCalm under pressure and focused on achieving goalsKeen on delivering high-quality work and continuous learning

The benefits

On-target earnings of £35,000 in the first yearCompetitive base salary starting at £25,000 plus performance-based bonusesFlexible working arrangements with a mix of office and remote workGenerous 25-day holiday allowance, plus bank holidays and your birthday offRegular social events, team lunches, and weekly beersDiscounts at the Showroom Cafe BarOpportunities for career progression and active involvement in decision-makingAccess to all necessary tech gearContinuous personal growth and development opportunitiesBecome part of a friendly, tight-knit teamInclusion in our workplace pension schemeSupportive team culture with regular catch-ups and performance reviews

Ready to take your career to the next level with Arise? Apply now or visit our website to learn more about us.

Please Note: For transparency, the "salary from" figure is the base salary only, and the "salary to" figure is the maximum base salary plus estimated first-year commission. See the job description above for the exact figures.