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The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation is seeking a dynamic Web Developer and Designer to join its growing Communications team.
If you're creative, collaborative and passionate about using your technical skills to make a real difference for families across Ireland, we'd love to hear from you
Some of the key responsibilities include:
* Develop, create and action updates across Jack and Jill's websites to ensure a smooth, engaging and effective user experience..
* Provide proactive solutions to ensure a smooth user experience, optimise for conversions and ensure the sites are running as should.
* Continuously review and enhance the website's design, content and compliance.
* Design and manage our online retail presence- update products and collections and solve internal queries.
* Plan, design and execute email marketing campaigns through our CRM system, with a focus on engagement and conversion.
* Measure insights from email campaigns to gain insight for actionable items for future campaigns
* Design and produce graphics as required for our social channels, website & other outlets.
* Work in collaboration with external partners, as required and with input from the head of relevant departments.
* Contribute to content ideas and design approaches.
* Manage all search engine optimization (SEO) activities such as content strategy, link building and keyword strategy to increase rankings on all major search networks.
* Measure and analyse results to ensure website effectiveness and a return on investment for the organisation.
Skill and Experience required:
* Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in web development and design on WordPress. Understanding the WordPress eco-system and MySQL databases.
* Solid understanding of website best practices such as heading hierarchy, uploads of images (compressing them), alt tags, aria-labels, colour contrast etc.
* A firm grasp of WCAG 2.2 level AA and how to implement changes to achieve compliance.
* Comfortable taking back-ups and server management via Plesk.
* Excellent knowledge of website security and compliance.
* Familiarity with Figma or similar design tools for web.
* Experience using WP Bakery page builder is considered a plus.
* Knowledgeable in HTML, CSS & JavaScript.
* Strongly understand mobile-first, responsive web development.
* Familiar with web tracking tools such as Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager and how to interpret and act on data.
* Understanding of Google Search Console, how it works and how to resolve issues and submit for verification.
* Experience in Shopify, creating and managing pages, products and collections. Ability to work collaboratively with external partners for our annual incognito art sale. Knowledge of third-party applications, how to set them up and test they're working as should.
* Ability to test and troubleshoot when issues arise across both the WordPress and Shopify sites.
* Knowledge/understanding of the Not-for-Profit sector beneficial.
* Degree or equivalent in Web Design and Development.
* Exemplary creative content development skills – graphics, infographics etc.
* Copywriting skills beneficial but not essential.
* Strategic planning skills – in collaboration with the team, designing and implementing a website that delivers bottom line results, raises awareness and engagement.
* Proficient in the use of email marketing systems such as SuperOffice and Klaviyo.
* Proficient in Customer Relationship Management tools i.e. MS SuperOffice (CRM) – training will be offered, where required.
* Excellent knowledge of image editing software i.e. Canva Pro & Adobe Creative Suite.
* Proficient in MS Office.
* Knowledge of video editing software would be an advantage but not required
* Experience with social media management tools such as Sprout Social, or similar content scheduling platforms would be an advantage. Training will be offered, where required.
* Excellent verbal, written and digital communication skills.
* Good time management and ability to work in a fast-paced creative environment, with an emphasis on results.
* Ability to use own initiative to work and set out your own tasks in relation to the scope of your role and contribute new ideas enthusiastically.
* A proven track record of working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
* Calm under pressure. Solution orientated. Commitment to continuous learning, and a creative approach to problem solving.
* Strong project management and organisational skills.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Full clean driver's licence and access to own car.
What makes Jack and Jill a great place to work?
* We offer a hybrid working model with flexible working arrangements
* Enhanced private pension scheme
* Enhanced annual leave entitlements
* Enhanced sick pay scheme
* After one years continuous service, we offer paid health insurance, PHI (long term absence), maternity and adoptive leave and death in service.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to training and development opportunities
* Bike to Work scheme
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, hardworking and vibrant communications team and to make a real difference to the lives of families with very sick children
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €1.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Johnstown, Co. Kildare, CO. Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* web development and design on WordPress: 3 years (required)
* Shopify: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Location:
* Johnstown, Co. Kildare, CO. Kildare (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Johnstown, Co. Kildare, CO. Kildare