MetTemp - WordPress Web Designer/Developer
London Metropolitan University
Part-time
On-site
United Kingdom
App & Web Design
Description
ABOUT US
Transforming lives through excellent education
London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.
Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.
ABOUT THE POST
The student will design and develop a small WordPress microsite linked to the main University domain for The Worker Writers and Community Publishers research project. The site will present research outputs, articles, and findings.
Website pages to include:
- Home page
- About page
- Contact page
Blog / News section to showcase articles and updates
Main Responsibilities:
- Designing the overall look and structure of the microsite
- Creating initial sketches and wireframes
- Developing a simple brand identity and visual style for the site
- Building the WordPress site, including theme and plugin selection
- Implementing page layouts and navigation
- Optimising images for web use
- Ensuring content is clearly presented and accessible
Provided by the project team:
- Written content and textual copy
- Images and supporting assets
- WordPress web support
Person specification
The successful candidate will be highly organised, with very good attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written skills. They will be proficient in WordPress and able to work independently. They will also be familiar with the Adobe Suite, image compression software and SEO. They will have a keen interest in SEO development and knowledge of AI implementation.
Closing Date: 25 February 2026, 23:55
Interview Date: 05 March 2026, Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by hiring managers.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the online application in full
If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application.
If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: mettemps@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number.
Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality.
View the benefits of working at London Met on our Information for Applicants page.
Please apply using your London Met Student email account