ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client The College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) is one of the UK’s leading providers of education in natural therapies. With campuses across the UK and a growing international presence, CNM provides training in nutrition, naturopathy, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. Our mission is to transform lives by promoting health, well-being, and sustainable lifestyle.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong programming background with proven great delivery in modern web technologies.
• Significant experience in IT project management.
• Proficiency with AWS, Linux environments, and database management.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams.
• Strong understanding of IT security, authentication, and monitoring.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on coding with leadership responsibilities.

WHAT DOES THE COMPANY OFFER

• A challenging and rewarding role where both technical expertise and leadership are valued.
• A dynamic environment where results matter and innovations are welcomed.
• Hybrid flexibility: the possibility to work from home one day per week.
  This isn’t a cog-in-the-machine kind of role. You’ll be a vital part of a fast-moving, people-focused business where technology underpins everything we do. The impact of your work will be clear, immediate, and valued—every single day. You’ll be contributing to an organization offering pro-survival services and products that truly make a difference. And if you’re the kind of person who wants to be the go-to expert for making our IT work better—for everyone—then we’d love to meet you.
  Apply now by sending your CV and answer few questions below.
  On this recruitment we are cooperating with Exelect International AB recruitment company that is located in Sweden. If you have any questions, please contact Carina Runow via e-mail: carina@exelect.se or Lenka Sjoblom via email: ls@performia.net
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Why are you looking for a new job?
• What made you interested to apply for this particular job?
• Are you currently employed or have your own company?
• What is your current position and how long have you been working on it? (If you are currently unemployed please write the data about the last job you held.)
• What is the expected result/s on your current position (last position you held)?
• Do you /(did you) monitor or measure the amount of those results mentioned above?
• How much (i.e., what quantity of results) did you produce in what time period?
• In your current (or last) position mentioned above what main actions led to the expected results or products?
• How was your level of production compared with others that had the same job?
• What other experience or skills do you have that are relevant for this job?
• Are there any other good results or achievements in your life that you are proud of? (Sports, hobby, study, family, arts, etc.) Please write them here.

Work Location: In perso

THE ROLE

We are looking for a highly skilled and results-driven Senior Developer with strong technical expertise and proven experience in software development and IT project management. This is a hands-on role where you will code, design, and deliver systems, while also driving projects forward with clear timelines and measurable outcomes.
You will play a key role in managing integrations, ensuring stability and security across platforms, and delivering innovative solutions that improve performance and productivity. Alongside coding, you’ll take responsibility for mentoring juniors, leading small projects, and ensuring technical execution aligns with organizational goals.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives on both deep technical challenges and structured project delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Successfully lead and deliver IT development projects from scope to implementation.

• Hands-on coding in PHP, JavaScript, Python (or equivalent modern frameworks).
• Knowledgeably and effectively manage and optimize core platforms such as WordPress and Moodle.
• Correctly oversee and maintain databases and integrations (MySQL, AWS, APIs).
• Ensure that system security, monitoring, backups, and regulatory compliance are carried out correctly.
• Correctly test, troubleshoot, and adjust systems to ensure effective operation.
• Effectively and correctly evaluate risks, develop recovery processes, and manage hardware/software upgrades.
• Professionally mentor junior developers and support professional growth within the team.
• Coordinate effectively the project delivery with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Carefully and correctly identify risks and opportunities and apply innovative solutions, including AI, where it is beneficial for the company.