WordPress Developer and Digital Marketer

Chatterbug Speech and Language Therapy is a social enterprise dedicated to helping children develop their communication skills. We continuously seek ways to make a difference in the lives of those with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and have built a reputation for delivering high-quality, evidence-based services that provide real results. Our flexible and innovative approach to communication difficulties provides vital support for children, parents, teachers, and professionals.

Our People:

We have a passionate team of registered, highly qualified, and experienced therapists working within multiple education settings whilst also offering private client sessions in-person and online. They are supported by our equally passionate, friendly, and dedicated operations, IT/business systems, and marketing team.

About the Role:

Due to the ongoing growth of the company, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented WordPress/web Developer to join our dynamic marketing team. We are looking for an individual with a passion for web development, onsite and offsite SEO, and digital marketing experience to enhance our campaigns, brand awareness, and market presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new websites for business partners or new products.
• Maintain and update a portfolio of existing websites, ensuring all plugins and custom code are fully functional and up-to-date.
• Design, implement, and maintain custom WordPress plugins to extend site functionality.
• Develop custom functionality for improved user experience and engagement.
• Take full responsibility for the development and management of all company websites.
• Create and maintain web pages for new and existing content.
• Analyse site visits, clicks, and user behaviour to generate detailed reports on customer usage and site performance.
• Develop and maintain interactive elements such as quizzes, polls, and surveys.
• Create website assets using Adobe Suite and other design tools.
• Ensure seamless integration of websites with external systems (e.g. Mailchimp, Xero).
• Set up and manage user accounts for clients to access member areas.
• Provide regular reports on website progress, analytics, and SEO performance.
• Advise and guide senior stakeholders on potential SEO improvements to increase traffic and usage.
• Implement and report on changes made to SEO, tracking their impact on site performance.
• Optimise website performance, security, and scalability through best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest WordPress trends, tools, and technologies to continually enhance our development processes.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and project managers to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Manage and maintain version control and deployment processes for WordPress projects.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in WordPress development, including custom theme and plugin development.
• Proficient in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL.
• Strong understanding of WordPress architecture, core functionalities, and best practices.
• Experience with popular WordPress plugins and frameworks (e.g., WooCommerce, Elementor, ACF).
• Ability to develop custom WordPress plugins from scratch based on client requirements.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services into WordPress.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and deployment workflows.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A portfolio of WordPress projects demonstrating your skills and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of SEO best practices and their implementation in WordPress.
• Experience with database management and SQL queries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bsc Honors
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks and building tools
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with website performance optimisation techniques.
• Understanding of SEO best practices and their implementation in WordPress.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, GraduateContract length: 12 months

Pay: £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Web development: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2024