Web Developer

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Web Developer to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1‑year fixed‑term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary. This role will be fully from office.

Human Appeal is a faith‑based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As a Web Developer, the successful candidate will play an integral role in designing, developing, and maintaining high‑quality, user‑focused websites and web applications that support the organisation’s goals. The primary purpose of the role is to translate business and user requirements into functional, visually appealing, and responsive digital solutions.

The Web Developer will ensure that all web platforms are secure, accessible, optimised for performance, and aligned with industry best practices. The postholder will work closely with cross‑functional teams including design, content, marketing, and IT to enhance the digital experience, resolve issues, and implement improvements that drive user engagement and operational efficiency.

We are ideally looking to appoint someone to this role immediately.

• 35 days Annual Leave
• Matched pension contribution
• Employee discounts and memberships
• Access to wellbeing hub
• Prayer facilities
• Opportunity to really make a difference!

• Uptime consistently maintained at 99% or above.
• Page load speeds meet agreed performance benchmarks across devices.
• Number of recurring bugs or system errors reduced over time.

• Code passes quality reviews with minimal revisions required.
• Successful deployment of new features and updates with limited post‑release issues.
• Adherence to organisational coding standards and best practices.

• Projects and enhancements delivered within agreed time frames.
• Percentage of tasks completed on schedule measured through sprint or project tracking.
• Effective management of workload and accurate estimation of development times.

• Websites meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1) as measured by compliance tools.
• Positive user feedback or reduced volume of usability‑related queries.
• Continuous improvements based on user behaviour analytics.

• No major security vulnerabilities identified in regular audits.
• Timely implementation of patches and security updates.
• Compliance with data protection requirements and secure coding practices.

• Positive feedback from internal teams (e.g., Marketing, UX/UI, Content).
• Effective communication of technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Responsiveness to support requests within SLA or agreed time frames.

• Up‑to‑date technical documentation maintained for all active projects.
• Contribution to internal knowledge bases, coding guidelines, or process improvements.

• Implementation of new tools, methods, or technologies that enhance efficiency or quality.
• Proactive suggestions for improvements to existing systems or processes. Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Development, or a related field.
  • Equivalent experience or relevant professional certifications (e.g., Google Professional Web Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, CIW Web Development) may also be considered.
  • 2–3 years existing experience within a similar role.
  • Proven experience as a Web Developer, Front‑End Developer, or Full‑Stack Developer.
  • Demonstrable portfolio of websites or web applications.
  • Experience working with responsive design, cross‑browser compatibility, and mobile‑first development.
  • Experience with API integration, version control, and modern development workflows.
  • Experience working within agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) is desirable.
  • Passionate and knowledgeable about the international development sector.

  We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Please click apply today to become our Web Developer
  . We would love to hear from you.

  Disclaimer:
  Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time.