This position is primarily office-based, requiring attendance 4-5 days per week to facilitate close collaboration with the marketing team and other stakeholders. The salary for this role is up to £35,000, reflecting the importance of technical expertise and contribution to the company's digital growth.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and a passion for web development within a marketing context. Essential qualifications include:

• Significant experience with WordPress and PHP.
• A solid understanding of core front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• A proven understanding of SEO principles and their application to web development.
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices, including version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to cloud-based or modern infrastructure environments is considered an advantage but is not mandatory.

Beyond technical skills, the candidate should have:

• A proactive mindset, capable of identifying opportunities for enhancement rather than merely reacting to briefs.
• An understanding of broader marketing concepts, including user experience, web traffic analytics, and conversion strategies.
• The ability to work effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ownership of tasks.

Candidates at an early-to-mid career stage seeking to develop their skills in a supportive yet fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance WordPress-based websites with a focus on performance, scalability, and SEO.
• Support the delivery and execution of SEO strategies to increase website traffic and improve client engagement.
• Build responsive, high-quality web pages utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to ensure optimal usability across devices.
• Collaborate with marketing stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective web solutions.
• Identify opportunities for website improvements, proactively recommending enhancements to optimize user experience and functionality.
• Ensure websites are optimized for speed, usability, accessibility, and mobile performance standards.
• Contribute to ongoing innovation initiatives and continuous improvement projects within the digital team.
• Work closely with internal IT teams to ensure website stability and integration within broader infrastructure frameworks.
• Maintain documentation of development processes and adhere to best practices in code quality and version control.

Benefits

Nigel Wright Group offers a competitive salary package up to £35,000, commensurate with experience and skills. The company provides a supportive working environment that encourages professional growth and development. Employees benefit from exposure to innovative projects, collaborative team dynamics, and opportunities to influence the company's digital landscape. The organisation promotes work-life balance and values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. Additional benefits may include pension contributions, flexible working arrangements, and access to training resources designed to enhance technical and professional skills.

Equal Opportunity

Nigel Wright Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The company believes in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive and contribute to the organisation's success.