25 Full time, IT / Telecommunications jobs in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Location: Remote-first - You can work from home or our Glasgow office. We get together as a team in-person every two months.

Contract: Permanent - Full-time or Part-time

You must have proof of eligibility to work in the UK to apply for this role.

About Third Sector Lab:

Third Sector Lab is a leading tech for good digital agency that for over a decade has helped charities and non-profits harness digital technology. We deliver web development, digital strategy and training to third-sector organisations across the UK. Our small, remote-first team is passionate about creating positive social impact through tech – we’ve even been named one of The Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2022​.

We work with a variety of charities (from local groups to national NGOs), running initiatives like Tech for Good events and digital training programmes. As a remote-first company we collaborate online, but also have a Glasgow office for occasional meet-ups and team days. Joining Third Sector Lab means working in a flexible, mission-driven environment where your WordPress skills will directly help charities improve their digital services.

About the Role:

We are looking for a WordPress Developer to join our team. In this role, you will build and maintain WordPress-based websites for our charity and third-sector clients. This is a hybrid position – you’ll primarily work remotely, with occasional on-site days in Glasgow usually every two months. You’ll collaborate with the team and clients to create user-friendly, accessible, and impactful websites. 

We welcome applications from candidates interested in part-time hours or those with flexible working needs. Please feel free to outline your preferences in the application form.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scoping & Discovery: Work as part of a wider team to understand user needs and required functionality.
• Develop & Maintain WordPress Websites: Build new charity websites, an appropriate suite of plugins, themes, page-builder and custom development to implement client-specific functionality
• Implementation: Create and translate wireframes into responsive, accessible solutions that work smoothly across a wide range of devices and browsers. 
• Collaborate with Design & Strategy Team: Work closely with our team to refine layout and interaction details and ensure the website meets the client’s goals and content needs.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Test your work thoroughly (cross-browser, mobile, accessibility checks) and fix bugs or layout issues. 
• Client Support & Training: Attend client meetings to gather technical requirements or demo new features. Provide ongoing support to clients by investigating and resolving website issues or content updates. Help prepare basic user training on using the WordPress CMS.
• Maintenance & Optimisation: Regularly update core WordPress themes and plugins on existing client sites managed by Third Sector Lab. Ensure websites are secure and optimised (monitor site speed, SEO basics). Troubleshoot any hosting or domain/DNS issues in coordination with our hosting provider.
• Contribute to Team Growth: Document your development processes and contribute to our internal knowledge base (reusable code libraries, best practices). You should bring a learning mindset - stay up-to-date with WordPress and web development trends (we’ll support your training), and share new ideas with the team.

Required Skills & Experience (Essential):

• WordPress Development: Solid experience creating, developing and deploying effective websites with WordPress.
• Front-End Web Technologies: A working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Ability to work with coded, responsive layouts and implement modern CSS (Flexbox/Grid) and basic JS/jQuery for interactive elements.
• PHP & MySQL: Working knowledge of PHP (especially within WordPress context) to implement simple functionality. Understanding of MySQL/Database interactions with WordPress (no advanced SQL needed, but able to query the WP database when required).
• Web Standards & Accessibility: Awareness of web standards, semantics, and accessibility guidelines (WCAG). Commitment to building inclusive, user-friendly interfaces.
• Problem-Solving: Strong debugging skills and resourcefulness. Able to troubleshoot layout issues, functionality errors, or performance problems systematically.
• Communication & Teamwork: Strong communication skills to work with a remote team. Comfortable explaining technical concepts to non-technical teammates or clients. Proactive in asking questions and reporting progress or blockers.
• Work Ethic: Self-motivated and organised. Able to manage your own time, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects (with support from the project manager). A positive attitude towards learning new tools or techniques.

Desirable Skills & Experience (it’s a bonus if you have these):

• Charity/Non-Profit Experience: Prior work on projects for charities, social enterprises, or accessibility-focused projects. Understanding of the unique needs of third-sector clients is a plus.
• Advanced WordPress Skills: Knowledge of page builders (e.g. Beaver Builder, Elementor, Divi) and custom field frameworks (e.g. Advanced Custom Fields). 
• E-Commerce: Familiarity with WooCommerce (setup of online donation or shop features) or other WordPress e-commerce plugins.
• SEO & Analytics: Working SEO knowledge (meta tags, structured data) and ability to implement Google Analytics or other tracking tools.
• Design Skills: An eye for design or experience with Adobe XD/Figma can be helpful for working effectively with designers. Ability to do minor graphic editing or optimize images for the web is a plus.
• DevOps/Hosting: Experience with web hosting environments, cPanel, or deploying sites. Knowledge of DNS, SSL, and CDN configuration.

Qualifications:

• A qualification in a related field is advantageous but not essential. We value demonstrable, hands-on experience.
• Experience Level: Approximately 1–3 years of professional web development experience, including building sites with WordPress. (Agency experience or freelancing for clients is beneficial. Exceptional personal projects or contributions to WordPress can substitute for some professional experience.)

What We Offer:

• Flexible & Remote Working: We are a remote-first team. We meet in person every two months in Glasgow for team building – otherwise, office attendance is optional.
• Holiday & Leave: 25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays (full-time) and your birthday off. We understand the importance of work-life balance.
• Pension & Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution (matched to 5% employee). 
• Learning & Growth: As part of a small team, you’ll have opportunities to take on new responsibilities and grow your skill set. We provide a training budget and regular “innovation days” for learning.
• Mission-Driven Work: Perhaps most importantly, your work will have a meaningful impact. Every project you work on helps charities improve people’s lives through better digital tools. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and driven by our mission to empower the third sector with technology.

Start Date: ASAP (Flexible)

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Third Sector Lab is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, especially those with lived experience accessing charity services. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, please apply – we value potential and passion.

Deadline for applications 30 May 2025