WordPress Developer – Early Talent Role
SeaDog IT is a digital agency based in Cornwall focused on providing WordPress websites (custom / theme based) & associated graphic design, branding and Google Workspace services since 2011.
We have a diverse client base covering everything from .gov.uk local government bodies, geo-tech & marine industries through to healthcare groups & charitable organisations. We work our socks off to keep our clients happy and take pride in being super-responsive to the day to day tech support queries we’re all familiar with!
The Role:
Due to the volume of work that we’re attracting – we’re now looking for an early-career WordPress Developer to join our growing team. This is a role ideal for a junior developer, computing student, recent graduate, or freelancer looking to step into agency work. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our senior developer, designer, tech manager and MD to support the development & maintenace of sites that are fast, secure, accessible and easy for clients to use.
At the moment, we’re only interested in developers who are based in the UK & Ireland. We support local talent as much as possible so physical proximity to our Cornwall based office would be a definite bonus but not a requirement.
Skills & Experience
This role is designed for early-career candidates. We welcome applications from:
- Students or recent graduates in computing, digital media, design or similar fields
- Freelancers working with WordPress who want more agency experience
- Self-taught developers with a portfolio
- Nice-to-Have Experience:
- WordPress admin familiarity (themes, plugins, settings)
- Basic HTML, CSS and/or PHP understanding
- Interest in accessibility and digital inclusion
- Understanding of responsive design
- Ability to troubleshoot simple layout issues
- Some familiarity with hosting platforms (SiteGround, Cloudflare, cPanel etc.)
- A portfolio, GitHub repo, or examples of websites you have worked on
Essential:
- Eagerness to learn
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
Key Responsibilities
- Build and update WordPress pages, templates and layouts using Divi, Gutenberg and other tools.
- Assist in supporting our local government (Parish & Town Council) client base
- Implement accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.2 AA) across content, navigation and sites
- Support our Technical Manager – including DNS changes, plugin configuration and updates
- Troubleshoot layout issues, styling inconsistencies and plugin conflicts.
- Upload, organise and optimise website content (images, documents, posts, calendars).
- Assist with site testing prior to launch (responsiveness, accessibility, performance).
- Provide occasional client support via email, phone or video calls.
- Keep up to date with WordPress trends, tools and best practices.
What We Offer
- A structured learning and development plan tailored to your goals
- Hands-on mentoring from our MD
- Opportunity to work on meaningful civic and geo-tech projects
- Flexible hours (suitable for students, freelancers or part-time workers) / work from home
- Opportunity to progress into mid-level WordPress development, UX, digital strategy, hosting management, or client success roles
- A supportive environment where curiosity and experimentation are encouraged
How To Apply
In the first instance – please email dave@seadogit.com with your contact details and CV
