Frontend Wordpress Developer

Standard 8 Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital experience agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior WordPress Developer to lead the development of high-quality websites. You will work closely with designers, oversee code reviews, and mentor junior developers. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in WordPress and related technologies. This role offers a hybrid work model with two days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• 7+ years commercial experience in software development.
• Strong skills across WordPress, React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Proven leadership in mentoring and project ownership.

Responsibilities

• Building responsive, design-led WordPress sites.
• Collaborating with designers and strategists for functional builds.
• Taking leadership role in code reviews and mentoring.

Skills

WordPress

React

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

REST APIs

PHP

Tools

Adobe

Figma

Job description

Senior WordPress Developer
£50k - 55K Hybrid 2 days a week

Standard 8 are working with a business that's behind standout digital experiences for some big names in entertainment, as well as fresh challengers making their mark. They don't just design sites that look good, they build platforms that perform, scale, and make brands impossible to ignore.

They're looking for a Senior WordPress Developer who can bring more than just code to the table. Someone who understands design, writes clean, scalable builds, and knows how to lead from guiding projects to mentoring others and raising the bar for the whole team.

What you'll be doing:

• Building responsive, design-led WordPress sites (React skills welcome but not essential)
• Working confidently with APIs and integrations
• Collaborating with designers and strategists to deliver bold ideas as smooth, functional builds
• Taking a leadership role in code reviews, mentoring, setting best practice
• Stepping into client conversations when needed, translating technical detail into clear guidance

What you'll bring:

• 7+ years commercial experience (more is a plus)
• Strong skills across WordPress, React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Familiarity with REST APIs
• PHP knowledge is desirable
• Comfort with design tools (Adobe, Figma etc)
• Proven leadership in mentoring, project ownership, or delivery oversight
• A passion for building work that stands out