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About Us

Novara Media is an independent left-wing media organisation addressing the issues that are set to define the 21st century, from a crisis of capitalism to racism and climate change. We are funded almost entirely by our supporters’ donations and represent an alternative to the traditional billionaire owned media landscape. Our Head of Digital is taking a 6 month (unpaid) sabbatical this winter and we need to increase resources to our Digital Team over this period. We are looking for a flexible and talented Web Developer to work with us to bring our outstanding journalism products to our audience in efficient and enjoyable ways.

We are also looking for a part time web developer for the same reason. Please see the job advert for this role if you think that suits your skillset.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Web Developer to work across our tech stack and products. Primarily this role with be building features and views on both our WordPress website and our Meteor donations webapp. There may also be some basic devops involved and work on other less core services and products. If you really power through the roadmap there is also the chance to work on a mobile application alpha version.

As a member of the Digital Team, you will have regular work sessions and meetings with the acting Head of Digital, and will actively contribute to the culture of the Digital Team. You will also be in close working relationship with other stakeholders in the organisation, especially the Fundraising and Communications Manager.

While the role is initially a 7–9 month contract at two days per week to cover this sabbatical leave, there is a possibility of the role extending in the future. This will depend on budgetary constraints and match within the existing team. This is an opportunity to become a key part of the production processes of Novara Media as part of a growing Design team.

If you have questions about the role, please email [email protected]

Key Responsibilities

• Building features and views for the WordPress website
• Building features and views for the Meteor webapp
• Collaborating with designers during design phases to optimise designs for quality, performance and build costs
• Maintaining and improving micro services and tooling

Candidate Requirements

• Proficiency and experience with WordPress as a platform and PHP as a language
• Advanced Javascript proficiency
• High quality HTML/CSS proficiency
• Proficiency with Git and Github
• Basic devops skills
• Design sensitivity and a feel for UX/UI
• Interest and commitment to Novara Media content and mission
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• 1 day a week in person in London office (can be negotiated)

Nice to Have

• Experience with the Meteor framework
• Experience with the Stripe and Mailchimp APIs
• Experience with extending WordPress core: Plugins, Guttenberg blocks, etc
• Experience with Figma, either as a designer or developer
• Awareness of the UK media landscape

Benefits

• Flat pay structure
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• London and Leeds offices
• Flexible work hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Creative and comradely work environment

How to Apply

Location: Flexible

Hours: 16 hours per week

Pay: £328 per week, based on £20.50 per week (NM flat living wage*)

Applicants should prepare a CV, relevant portfolio, and a supporting statement of up to 400 words explaining why they’re a great hire for this role, and for Novara Media.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews to be held at the Novara Media offices in Bermondsey or remotely in the week commencing 7 October.

• *Novara Media has a flat pay structure, meaning all employees are paid the same hourly rate and pay rises occur uniformly across the organisation.
• We particularly encourage women and BAME applicants.

Send your application in a single email to [email protected] with WEB DEVELOPER (7–9 MONTH COVER) in the subject line.

Closing date: 1 October 2024