Assistant Website Designer

Are you an Assistant Website Designer with a minimum of 6 months experience and would like to join a very successful and establish organisation and be part of a dynamic team? This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and technically skilled professional to contribute to multiple digital projects in a collaborative environment. There is a starting salary of £27,000 plus many benefits including an early finish on a Friday.

The Role:

As a Website Designer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimising WordPress websites predominately using Elementor. Working closely with our in-house team, you will ensure that our websites are visually appealing, user[1]friendly, and high performing. You will also be responsible for website speed optimisation, SEO best practices, and integrating marketing tools to enhance overall digital effectiveness.

• Design & Develop: Create and maintain high-quality, responsive websites using WordPress and Elementor.
• Performance Optimisation: Ensure Core Web Vitals compliance and optimise website speed, mobile responsiveness, and overall performance.
• SEO & Analytics: Implement SEO best practices, manage Google Analytics & Search Console, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Front-End Development: Customise themes and enhance website functionality using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Back-End Customisation: Use basic PHP and MySQL for WordPress modifications and custom feature development.
• UX/UI Best Practices: Ensure all websites follow modern UX/UI design principles for an intuitive user experience.
• Marketing & CRM Integration: Work with marketing automation tools and integrate CRM systems to enhance lead generation and user engagement.
• Website Security & Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain WordPress sites, troubleshoot issues, and ensure website security.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Website Designer, preferably within a professional services or agency environment.
• Expertise in WordPress & Elementor - customising themes, layouts, and functionalities.
• Strong understanding of website speed optimisation & Core Web Vitals.
• SEO knowledge - on-page optimisation, schema markup, and technical SEO.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (basic to intermediate).
• Basic knowledge of PHP and MySQL for WordPress customisations.
• Experience with Google Analytics & Search Console for performance tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity with marketing automation tools & CRM integrations
• Attention to detail - ensuring consistency in design, functionality, and performance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and take feedback constructively

Benefits:

• A salary of £25,000
• Working 8.30am until 5pm
• On site parking
• Duvet days
• Early finish on a Friday
• Pension
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Social nights