Php Developer jobs in United Kingdom

A great opportunity to get on board and grow with our business as WordPress web developer.

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.

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.)

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Proficiency in building and customising WordPress websites
• Basic knowledge of PHP for custom WordPress development
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detailEffective 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

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

• 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
• Supportive team culture with regular catch-ups and performance reviews

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

To register your interest please complete the form below.
Successful applicants will then receive an invitation to the next step in the recruitment process.