Location: Holborn, London (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
About Us
Our client, is a creative agency with over 20 years of experience delivering exceptional work across healthcare, consumer, and B2B sectors. They pride ourselves on crafting unique, impactful solutions that connect brands with their audiences. Based in Holborn, London, their talented team of designers, animators, editors, and strategists work collaboratively to create meaningful results for theirclients.
They’re now looking to bring our web development expertise in-house for the first time. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of development, working on a variety of projects across platforms like Drupal, Sitecore, and WordPress.
The Role
As the first in-house Web Developer, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things CMS. You’ll work closely with the design team, animators, and editors to maintain and enhance clients’ websites, ensuring they look stunning and function flawlessly. This role will focus on managing and improving existing sites, troubleshooting issues, implementing animations, and adapting to the needs of a diverse portfolio of clients. You’ll also have the chance to work directly with clients on occasion, showcasing your expertise and building strong relationships.
This is a standalone position for now, but as they grow, there’s potential for the role to evolve further.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage, maintain, and update client websites built on CMS platforms such as Drupal, Sitecore, and WordPress.
* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
* Implement and refine website animations, ensuring smooth functionality and engaging user experiences.
* Collaborate with our design team to ensure seamless integration of creative assets.
* Liaise with clients to understand their needs, provide updates, and deliver exceptional service.
* Optimise and adapt existing websites to meet client requirements, including multi-language functionality.
* Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to bring fresh ideas to the table.
About You
We’re looking for a proactive, all-rounder Web Developer who’s comfortable wearing many hats. You’ll be confident working independently, while also being a team player who thrives in a collaborative creative environment.
Skills & Experience
* Strong experience with CMS platforms, particularly Drupal, Sitecore, and WordPress.
* A solid understanding of front-end and back-end development.
* Experience with relevant programming languages (e.g., PHP, JavaScript, C#) and technologies underpinning CMS platforms.
* Proficiency in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimising websites.
* A good eye for design and experience working with design teams.
* Familiarity with website animations and interactive features.
* Knowledge of multi-language site functionality.
* Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical, with the ability to explain ideas clearly to clients and colleagues.
* Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit, creative team and make a real impact. You’ll work on a diverse range of projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and have the autonomy to shape your role as the company grows.
How to Apply
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. If this role excites you but you’re not sure you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway. We’d love to hear from you