7 Wordpress Developer jobs in the United Kingdom

We’re representing a Newcastle City Centre creative agency that thrives on bold ideas, smart tech, and work that actually makes an impact. They’re looking for a WordPress Developer who wants more than 'just another website build'. Someone who gets a kick out of solving problems, experimenting with new tools, and creating digital experiences that feel effortless for the end user.

In this role, you’ll work on everything from slick campaign microsites to complex e-commerce builds, taking ownership of bespoke WordPress sites and themes from scratch. You’ll be part of a collaborative team where your ideas matter, your code is valued, and your projects are genuinely interesting. Working closely with designers, strategists, and content teams, you’ll transform creative concepts into robust, scalable solutions.

Required Skills:

• Strong HTML5, CSS/SCSS, PHP and JavaScript skills.
• Experience creating bespoke WordPress sites and themes from scratch.
• An eye for design and appreciation for good UX/UI.
• Git knowledge.

Role Responsibilities:

• Building responsive, accessible, standards-compliant websites using WordPress, HubSpot, and Shopify.
• Turning creative concepts into seamless, functional experiences.
• Working across a variety of projects – from quick-turnaround campaigns to full-scale web apps.
• Writing clean, efficient, future-proof code.
• Collaborating with designers, copywriters, and client services teams.

Nice to have (but not essential): Timber, Twig, Tailwind/Bootstrap, Laravel, Vue, Shopify Liquid, HubSpot CMS, Agile experience, REST principles.

You’d be joining a genuinely collaborative agency where developers, designers, and strategists work side by side to create engaging, effective digital experiences. The environment is creative, supportive, and focused on producing work that both the team and their clients are proud of.

Click apply and we’ll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

About Wholegrain Digital

Proudly B Corp since 2017, we are a specialist WordPress agency on a mission to accelerate the shift to a greener internet that’s good for people and kinder to the planet by designing human-led, low carbon websites for brands with purpose. This informs everything we do and how we do it. From our ethical screening policy that steers who we work with, through to our continuous improvement approach to sustainable website growth.nWe are a living wage employer.nWe are leaders in greening the web.nWe are human and inclusive.nWe use our business as a force for good.nAlthough Wholegrain is based in London, our team are spread in and outside of the capital. Collectively, we work to create an inclusive and supportive environment which actively encourages personal growth and innovation as well as leaving space for the team to challenge and be challenged, regardless of their job title.nAbout our recruitment process

Wholegrain is working hard to be an inclusive employer. We have an anonymous recruitment process in place so we can remove as much of our unconscious bias as possible when finding our next team member. Our aim is to make sure that the core skills and person behind them are aligned to our values, regardless of your ethnicity, gender identity, race, age, sexual orientation, educational background social class or religion.

As part of your initial application, you will be asked to give us your name and contact details but these won’t be seen by the team completing any stage of the process. Here’s an overview of how it works:nStage 01 – ScreeningnNo need for a CV, all we ask is you answer some screening questions. We are much more focussed on your values and core skills at this point. Your name and personal details will be hidden before the screening takes place.

Stage 02 – Skills tasknA short task that takes no more than 2 hours is issued. We are not looking for the task to be perfect, its more about understanding how you work so we can support you better if you do join our team.

Stage 03 – ConversationnThe final stage is to talk to each other. We make sure each person who takes part in this stage is asked the same questions and therefore given the same opportunity.nAbout the role

Day to day and skills

The majority of the time you’ll be working to deliver, maintain, and improve world-leading sustainable WordPress websites for the mission aligned organisations we work with.nComplimentary development experiencenYou’re comfortable with version control and build tools, and have some experience managing sites via hosting platforms. Some experience working with REST APIs and/or integrating with third party platforms using PHP would be ideal.nA positive perfectionist mindsetnYou want sites to be great in all aspects, whether that’s performance, accessibility, sustainability, or IA, UX and design, and you’re able to balance this with completing tasks within the estimated time. You’ll have a thirst for understanding the technical aspects of ensuring various standards are met.nEmpathetic working approachnYou can balance your technical expertise with an appreciation for the challenges and differing technical experience of people around you, whether that’s within the team or with people within the organisations we work with.nCulturenOur team is encouraged to bring their complete selves to work and this means being part of a culture of acceptance.nWho you will work with

TeamnImmediately you’ll be working closely with the technical leads, senior developers, and account/project managers to deliver your work. You’ll also be encouraged to bring your experience to conversations with similarly experienced developers, people in production roles, and organisations we work with.

ClientsnThe organisations you’d be working with sit firmly within the purpose driven space and we have a robust ethical screening process to ensure this remains in place. This could be in any sector from charity through to commercial but they all share our values and want to improve the lives of people and lessen the impact we are having on the planet. It’s really important that people align to who they work with.

Wellness and benefits

22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays as a full time team membernA 5 day shut down period over the end of the yearnYour birthday off or the Friday before if it lands on a weekendnThe opportunity to flex your working hours around your life and commitments by using our Flexible Working PolicynMonthly in-person team time at our office in Sustainable Ventures, with travel expenses coverednA wellness allowance that works for youn‘Impact day’ to cover life admin like a house move for examplenAn annual team retreat to recharge and reconnect as a groupnOpportunities for learning and development by attending conferences and training coursesnObviously the usual applies like the equipment that you need to complete your work day to daynGood to know…

Team:

Development, reporting to Technical Team LeadnTerm:

Full time 40 hours per week (Mon – Fri, 9-5) but flexible is considerednSalary : £38-£40k panStart date : As soon as possiblenLocation : Remote with access to Somerset House shared office spacenHow to apply

Simply click below and complete the quick screening form.nTo note before you do, please don’t use AI to support you with your answers. Whilst it is tempting to use AI to create the ‘perfect response’, finding the right role for you and the right candidate for us requires a human touch.nAlthough we appreciate every candidate’s unique background and knowledge, for this role we are looking for talents who have experience in agency life.nYour application to join our team will be considered regardless of your ethnicity, gender identity, race, age, sexual orientation, educational background social class or religion.nRecruitment agencies – please don’t contact us.

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Overview

We are a small but growing strategic branding and communications agency based at London Bridge now looking for a Full-Stack WordPress Developer who is ready to grow with our business. We’re looking for a self-sufficient and experienced Full-Stack WordPress Developer to join our collaborative team of strategists, designers, and project managers. As the sole developer on our projects, you’ll take full ownership of the technical delivery - translating Figma designs into high-performing, secure, and scalable WordPress websites. This role requires a developer who can confidently work across both the front end and back end, bringing deep expertise in custom WordPress development, performance optimisation, and systems integration. You’ll be comfortable working independently, but also thrive in a team environment where open communication, proactive problem-solving, and hitting deadlines are key.nResponsibilities

Lead end-to-end development of bespoke WordPress websites, from scoping and planning through to deployment and post-launch supportnDevelop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins tailored to specific project needsnBuild robust and scalable back-end functionality, including integrations with third-party APIs, CRMs, and external platformsnTranslate static Figma files into pixel-perfect, responsive, and accessible front-end experiencesnCollaborate with project managers, designers, and strategists to scope technical requirements and propose smart solutionsnEnsure best practices are followed across performance, security, SEO, and accessibilitynProactively identify and manage technical risks, ensuring realistic timelines and smooth project deliverynConduct cross-browser and device testing, QA, and debugging prior to handovernStay up to date with WordPress updates, modern development tools, and best practicesnRequired Skills And Experience

3–5+ years of professional experience in full-stack WordPress developmentnStrong literacy in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 (Sass or SCSS a plus)nProven experience building custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratchnSolid understanding of MySQL and database optimisation techniquesnExperience with REST APIs, third-party integrations, and custom post typesnFamiliarity with deployment processes and version control (e.g. Git)nKnowledge of hosting environments (e.g. Kinsta, WP Engine) and DNS managementnStrong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and SEO fundamentalsnExcellent time management and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearlynA proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong attention to detailnIn Terms Of Benefits

Salary based on experiencen27 days holiday including a day off for your birthday plus bank holidaysnMonthly team outingsnRegular open-door / in-studio speaker eventsnCompany pension with AvivanPrivate medical insurance with BUPAnWondersphere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.nThe role is full-time, based at our studio at London Bridge.

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PHPDevelopmentEngineer-c70k-Reading(Hybrid)

I'mworkingwithaSaaScompanybasedinReadingtohireanexperiencedPHPDevelopmentEngineertodevelopPHPapplicationsandextensionsforanaward-winningcloud-basedSaaSCRMservice.

OurclientisarapidlygrowingorganisationthatdeliversCRMandbusinessapplicationstogrowingandmid-marketorganisations.Aspartofthehighlycompetentandgrowingengineeringteam,developmentwillincludePHPbased:

• WebandCRMbasedapplications
• Integrationswiththirdpartysystems
• AutomationsandWorkflow
• CRMPlatformExtensions

TherolewillsuitsomeonewithstrongOOPHPexperience.

• ExpertprogrammingknowledgeofPHP
• Effectivespecification,design&testingskills
• ProvenabilitytodevelopWebApplications
• UseofsourcecodecontrolsystemslikeGit
• GoodexperiencewithmodernwebapplicationtechnologieslikeHTML,CSSandJavaScript

Ifyouareinterestedinthisrole,pleaseapplynowforconsideration!

PHPDevelopmentEngineer-c70k-Reading(Hybrid)

I'mworkingwithaSaaScompanybasedinReadingtohireanexperiencedPHPDevelopmentEngineertodevelopPHPapplicationsandextensionsforanaward-winningcloud-basedSaaSCRMservice.

OurclientisarapidlygrowingorganisationthatdeliversCRMandbusinessapplicationstogrowingandmid-marketorganisations.Aspartofthehighlycompetentandgrowingengineeringteam,developmentwillincludePHPbased:

• WebandCRMbasedapplications
• Integrationswiththirdpartysystems
• AutomationsandWorkflow
• CRMPlatformExtensions

TherolewillsuitsomeonewithstrongOOPHPexperience.

• ExpertprogrammingknowledgeofPHP
• Effectivespecification,design&testingskills
• ProvenabilitytodevelopWebApplications
• UseofsourcecodecontrolsystemslikeGit
• GoodexperiencewithmodernwebapplicationtechnologieslikeHTML,CSSandJavaScript

Ifyouareinterestedinthisrole,pleaseapplynowforconsideration!