Custom WordPress Developer

Arise; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency based in Sheffield is seeking a highly organised WordPress Developer to build custom sites for clients. You will work in a supportive team environment, offering flexible working arrangements, generous holiday, and opportunities for career progression. Responsibilities include site development, client communication, and updates. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £25,000 plus bonuses and aims to foster professional growth within a friendly team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25-day holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Regular social events

Continuous personal growth opportunities

Inclusion in the workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in WordPress development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and quality work.

Responsibilities

• Build custom WordPress sites based on client designs.
• Communicate project progress to clients.
• Handle maintenance requests and site updates.

Skills

Proficiency in building and customising WordPress websites

Basic knowledge of PHP

Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Tools

WordPress

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) via PHP

Twig templates

SCSS

Job description

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 designs

Communicate progress to clients and incorporate feedback

Handle occasional maintenance requests and perform site updates

Ensure timely project completion with high standards

Collaborate 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 websites

Basic knowledge of PHP for custom WordPress development

Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Effective communication skills for client interactions

Familiarity with (or an openness to learn) our preferred development stack, which includes :

WordPress - the foundation of nearly all our projects

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) via PHP - for creating flexible, tailored content structures

Twig templates (via Timber) - helping us keep our code clean, reusable, and easy to maintain

SCSS - making our front-end styles more organised and efficient

Who you need to be

We’re looking for someone who is :

Organised and detail-oriented

Excellent at managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines

A proactive problem-solver who can troubleshoot effectively

Adaptable and flexible with changing priorities

Calm under pressure and focused on achieving goals

Keen on delivering high-quality work and continuous learning

The benefits

On-target earnings of £35,000 in the first year

Competitive base salary starting at £25,000 plus performance-based bonuses

Flexible working arrangements with a mix of office and remote work

Generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus bank holidays and your birthday off

Regular social events, team lunches, and weekly beers

Discounts at the Showroom Cafe Bar

Opportunities for career progression and active involvement in decision-making

Access to all necessary tech gear

Continuous personal growth and development opportunities

Become part of a friendly, tight-knit team

Inclusion in our workplace pension scheme

Supportive team culture with regular catch-ups and performance reviews

Ready to take your career to the next level with Arise?