Volunteer Web Developer

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking a Web Developer to help build, improve, and maintain the public-facing and internal web platforms that power our work.

About the role:

As Web Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining web-based systems that support the CIC’s website, membership areas, and digital services. You will help turn organisational needs into functional, secure, and user-friendly web experiences.

Your work will directly affect how people access information, join the community, and use our digital services.

Experience Qualification and Requirements

Formal qualifications is desirable but STRONG experience and passion beats and tops this always.

Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties

• Develop, maintain, and improve web pages and web-based systems that support organisational services and digital operations.
• Build, adapt, and enhance features for both public-facing and member-facing areas of the website.
• Ensure websites are fully responsive across devices and browsers and optimised for usability and clarity.
• Apply accessibility best practices to ensure inclusive access for all users.
• Work closely with designers to implement layouts, styling, and user interface components accurately.
• Collaborate with content teams to ensure content is presented clearly, consistently, and effectively.
• Integrate open-source tools, plugins, or services where required to support organisational needs.
• Support performance optimisation, including page speed, load times, and efficient front-end behaviour.
• Apply basic security practices, including updates, access controls, and secure handling of web assets.
• Test web pages and features thoroughly to identify bugs, broken layouts, or usability issues.
• Fix bugs and make iterative improvements based on feedback and testing results.
• Document technical changes, updates, and development processes clearly for continuity and collaboration.
• Support future platform growth by contributing to new features, pages, and digital services.
• Work within existing digital systems and frameworks while recommending improvements where appropriate.
• Ensure all web systems comply with data protection, GDPR principles, safeguarding requirements, and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with digital, safeguarding, and systems leads to minimise risk when handling user data or sensitive content.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Practical experience in web development or front-end development.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript.
• Experience building responsive and accessible web pages.
• Ability to follow design specifications and implement layouts accurately.
• Experience testing and fixing bugs or layout issues.
• Ability to document work clearly and work collaboratively with non-technical teams.
• Understanding of GDPR principles and secure handling of web content.
• Equivalent professional or voluntary experience accepted.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working with CMS platforms such as WordPress or similar.
• Familiarity with open-source tools or plugins.
• Experience working in non-profit, CIC, or community-led organisations.
• Basic understanding of performance optimisation and web security.
• Experience supporting ongoing platform development or service expansion.

What This Role Requires:

• Experience or working knowledge of web development.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and at least one scripting or backend language (e.g. JavaScript, PHP, or similar).
• Ability to work with open-source frameworks or tools.
• Basic awareness of web accessibility and performance principles.
• Comfort working in a collaborative development environment.
• Willingness to work within safeguarding, ethical, and data protection frameworks.
• formal qualifications is desirable but STRONG experience and passion beats and tops this always.

What This Role Offers You:

• Founding role in a community-owned digital infrastructure project.
• Leadership-level experience in building real-world platforms for social impact.
• Opportunity to develop skills in ethical and open-source web systems.
• Direct contribution to education, membership, and survivor-centred services.
• Experience working alongside designers, educators, and system architects.
• Priority consideration for future paid roles as the C.I.C. becomes financially sustainable.

What This Role Is Not For:

• People only interested in commercial or profit-driven web projects.
• Anyone uncomfortable working with serious or sensitive subject matter.
• Those seeking immediate or guaranteed income.
• Individuals unwilling to document or maintain their work.
• People who prefer not to work within shared systems and standards.

If you believe the web should be a place for access, dignity, and collective power and that open-source technology can support justice and community ownership this role gives you the chance to help build the digital foundations of Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C.

Join the Digital Infrastructure Team and help create web platforms that serve people, not profit.