Wordpress developer for the GREAT Campaign

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Summary of the work Re-platform the existing GREAT Campaign website greatcampaign.com from Wix page to Wordpress Make changes as necessary to accommodate different functionality, module structure, etc Incorporate small updates as defined by the client Ensure availability of robust analytics to map out uniques, user journey, dwell, demographic information, etc, as available. Specialist role Developer Expected Contract Length 1 month Latest start date Monday 7 March 2022 Maximum Day Rate Maximum £500/day Who Speclialist Work With You will be working independently, but with Project Management and client interaction. You will be reporting to the Digital Comms Development team for technical delivery. What Specialists Work On The Cabinet Office Digital Comms Team is looking for a developer with significant Wordpress experience to join them working with the GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign for the duration of a specific and funded project. We are looking for someone to re-platform the website for the GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign. A major part of the work is to develop a GREAT branded extensible theme from GOV.UK Design System and transfer over and add new content. Skills & Experience • Strong working knowledge of Wordpress, including plugin development and themes • Strong working knowledge of PHP7/8 and OO PHP development, Javascript for frontend development, with 5+ years of development experience • Frontend UI development with GOV.UK Design System, SASS and Webpack, with a very good understanding of accessibility and web standards • Must be able to extend the GOV.UK Design System to create bespoke templates • Ability to present and communicate technical solutions to a technical and non-technical audience. • Experience in working with third-party APIs, including MailChimp/AWS SES. Knowledge of using debugging and security tools. • Knowledge of using debugging and security tools • Ability to take ownership of the entire development lifecycle, i.e. development and testing through to deployment. • Experienced in using Git (Bitbucket) / SSH Nice to Haves Experience working in government Work Location Cabinet Office, 1 Horseguards, London, SW1A 2HQ And remotely from home Working Arrangments Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per day + lunch time Must start work by 09:15 and not finish before 16:00. Daily catch-up expected with Development Team. Face-to-face meetings may be required in the buyer's/client's office. The supplier will be responsible for any expenses, including travelling. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers • Share knowledge and experience with other team members • Take responsibility for their work • Can work with clients with low technical expertise Assessment Method • Reference • Interview • Presentation Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 15% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is there any incumbent? No, this is no incumbent. 2. Is there an incumbent/preferred supplier in place? No, this is no incumbent or preferred supplier in place. 3. Can you please specify the level of security clearance required for example full SC or BPSS? Must be BPSS cleared before they start their role. 4. What level of security clearance is required? Must be BPSS cleared before they start their role.