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Junior full-stack developer — PHP/JavaScript

£30,000–£34,000, depending on skills and experience - Nub News

Nub News is an online local news network headquartered in Crewe. We build technology that helps our editorial and commercial teams publish timely, useful local information and serve communities across the UK.

We are looking for an early-career developer to join our technology team and help improve the websites, content-management systems and supporting services behind the Nub News network.

The role

You will implement clearly defined development tasks, initially with guidance and code review from experienced colleagues. Your work will cover both back-end and front-end development, including new features, improvements to existing systems and the investigation of bugs.

This is a good opportunity for a junior developer who has strong programming fundamentals, enjoys learning and wants to see their work used by real audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain features for Nub News websites and content-management systems.

• Develop back-end functionality using PHP, JavaScript and MySQL.

• Create responsive, accessible user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Vue.

• Contribute to APIs and small services that support Nub News products.

• Diagnose bugs and implement reliable, maintainable fixes.

• Write appropriate automated tests and technical documentation.

• Use Git and participate in code reviews.

• Work with editorial, commercial and product colleagues to understand requirements.

• Support releases and monitor changes after deployment.

• Learn the Nub News architecture, development standards and deployment processes.

• Consider security, privacy, accessibility and website performance when implementing changes.

Essential skills

• A practical foundation in PHP and JavaScript.

• Working knowledge of relational databases, preferably MySQL.

• Good HTML and CSS fundamentals, including responsive layouts.

• Experience with Vue or another modern front-end framework such as React or Angular.

• An understanding of HTTP, APIs and browser-based applications.

• Basic experience using Git.

• The ability to break a problem into manageable steps and ask for help when needed.

• Clear communication and a collaborative approach.

• The ability to work from our Crewe office at least three days each week.

Experience may come from employment, an internship, an apprenticeship, university work, a bootcamp, freelance assignments or personal projects. A degree is not essential.

Useful, but not essential

• TypeScript.

• Laravel

• Node.js.

• MongoDB or another document database.

• Experience with content-management systems.

• Automated testing.

• Continuous integration and deployment.

• Web accessibility, security or performance optimisation.

• Experience working in an Agile development team.

We do not expect a junior candidate to know everything on this list. We are particularly interested in sound fundamentals, evidence of learning and the ability to respond constructively to feedback.

What success looks like

During your first three months, you will become familiar with the Nub News systems, complete smaller fixes and improvements, and contribute code that meets the team's standards.

Within six months, we would expect you to take ownership of smaller features from initial requirement through to testing and release, with appropriate support and review.

What we offer

• A permanent role with a salary of £30,000–£34,000.

• Hybrid working, with at least three days each week alongside colleagues in Crewe.

• Work on products used by local communities throughout the UK.

• Exposure to websites, publishing platforms, APIs and supporting services.

• Regular code review, feedback and opportunities to develop your technical skills.

• Company pension and 25 days' annual leave.

• [Add any training budget, flexible-hours policy, parking, private healthcare or other confirmed benefits.]

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short note covering:

1. A website, application or feature you have helped to build and what you personally contributed.
2. Your experience with PHP, JavaScript or a modern front-end framework.
3. Confirmation that you can work from our Crewe office at least three days each week.

Please send your email to [email protected]

Links to a portfolio, deployed project or code sample are welcome but not compulsory. We recognise that candidates may not be able to share code from previous employers.

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Digital marketing executive

We are currently recruiting for a Digital Marketing Executive to join our central Head Office Marketing team, supporting our dealership network and head office functions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and organised marketer with a passion for cars and digital content. While the role supports a broad range of digital marketing activity, there is a strong focus on creating engaging video and social media content that brings our brands, dealerships and vehicles to life.

You'll be confident both behind and in front of the camera, producing compelling long and short-form content that helps grow our online presence, supports SEO and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), and drives engagement across our digital channels.

Our marketing department is a fast-paced, collaborative team where multiple campaigns are delivered simultaneously. Working closely with our Digital team and wider Marketing colleagues, you'll play a key role in creating content that supports our dealerships, customers and business objectives.

More about the role

• Create engaging long and short-form video content for social media, websites and digital marketing campaigns.

• Be comfortable presenting on camera, showcasing our vehicles, dealerships, products and people in an authentic and engaging way.

• Plan, film, edit and publish content across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.

• Create written and visual content for our websites and blogs to support SEO and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO).

• Liaise with agency partners to develop creative content, artwork and website improvements.

• Support the implementation of technical SEO improvements across our websites.

• Optimise YouTube content to maximise visibility, engagement and search performance.

• Monitor content performance and identify opportunities to improve engagement, reach and organic search visibility.

More about you

Essential

• Experience in a digital marketing or content creation role.

• A genuine passion for cars and the automotive industry.

• Confident and comfortable presenting on camera.

• Experience creating engaging content for social media platforms.

• Excellent written communication and copywriting skills.

• Good understanding of SEO principles and digital content best practices.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).

• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience filming and editing video content for social media.

• Knowledge of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and AI-driven search.

• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar creative software.

• Experience managing YouTube channels and optimising video performance.

• Previous experience in a marketing team, ideally within automotive, retail or a multi-site business.

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Dispatch operator

Based on Nantwich Road, Crewe

Requirements

Good computer skills

Ability to multitask

Great time management

Knowledge of local area

Excellent customer service and communication skills

No experience is necessary, as full training is provided

Job Description

As a dispatcher at My Cab, you will be responsible for taking bookings over the phone and dispatching the bookings to the drivers available. It is your responsibility to ensure a timely and efficient service for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Answering the phone calls and taking the bookings from customers.

Providing excellent customer service and referring to the manager on matters

Using a data system to input and dispatch bookings.

Prioritising important bookings, whilst keeping on time with all other bookings.

Dispatching work to the closest drivers

Updating information given, where relevant

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