Closing Date: Monday 14 June 2010

We’re recruiting again! We’re looking for another PHP Developer to join our team of front and back end developers. Vanilla Storm is a small web design company based in Heaton Chapel, which is just 10 mins by train from Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport. The role is varied and interesting with the opportunity to work on some high profile sites and learn new technologies.

The successful candidate will work on the following:

• creating, documenting, maintaining, testing and debugging systems developed in PHP versions 4 and 5
• building secure e-commerce sites using Vanilla Storm developed applications
• development of HTML / XHTML and CSS websites, working to W3C and WCAG standards
  uploading websites and applications to the server
• researching and building sites using existing software and building bespoke applications and modules as required
• research and implementation of new technologies

Knowledge of Drupal and open source platforms would be an advantage.

Is this you? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please email jobs@vanillastorm.co.uk in the first instance and we will forward a full job description.

Salary: £22,000 to £28,000 depending on skills and experience

Strictly no agencies, consultants or jobs banks – please do not phone or email.

This post has now been filled.

We’re currently looking for a PHP Developer to join our team. We’re a small web design company based in Heaton Chapel, which is just 10 mins by train from Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport. The role is varied and interesting with the opportunity to work on some high profile sites and learn new technologies.

The successful candidate will work on the following:

• creating, documenting, maintaining, testing and debugging systems developed in PHP versions 4 and 5
• building secure e-commerce sites using Vanilla Storm developed applications
• development of HTML / XHTML and CSS websites, working to W3C and WCAG standards
• uploading websites and applications to the server
• researching and building sites using existing software and building bespoke applications and modules as required
• research and implementation of new technologies

Is this you? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please email jobs@vanillastorm.co.uk in the first instance and we will forward a full job description.

Closing Date: Friday 19 March 2010

Salary: £22,000 to £28,000 depending on skills and experience

Strictly no agencies, consultants or jobs banks - please do not phone or email.

This post has now been filled.

This is now closed and we are no longer accepting applications.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our busy team. The role will involve managing projects on a day to day basis and liaising with clients and the development team to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to budget.

We’re looking for someone who is extremely organised and can manage a number of different projects and co-ordinate between the team and clients. An understanding of the processes used to create websites, online shops and other web applications would be an advantage.

The role will involve writing project specifications and testing website and online shops. Though some training will be given, applicants will be expected to have an understanding of websites and online shops from a user’s point of view.

Salary: £18K to £24K, depending on skills and experience

For a full job description please email Jenny Hudson at info [at] vanillastorm [dot] co [dot] uk.

Closing date 26th November 09.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES.

This is now closed and we are no longer accepting applications.

Closing Date: Friday 6 November

We’re recruiting again! We’re looking for another PHP Developer to join our busy team in Heaton Chapel. Our portfolio is expanding rapidly and we have a number of exciting projects lined up for the successful candidate. You will join a small team and work on a number of varied and interesting projects.

Salary: £20 - £26K depending on skills and experience

You will be responsible for creating, documenting, testing and maintaining a range of web solutions including e-commerce sites, blogs, CMS and static websites.

Your main duties will include:

• creating, documenting, maintaining, testing and debugging systems developed in PHP versions 4 and 5
• building secure e-commerce sites using Vanilla Storm developed applications
• development of HTML / XHTML and CSS websites
• working to W3C and WCAG standards
• liaising with clients, answering questions, obtaining and collating website content and offering general advice and support
• project administration including answering the telephone, dealing with customer enquiries, writing emails and other correspondence
• uploading websites and applications to the server
• building and developing sites using open source applications
• researching and building sites using existing software and building bespoke applications and modules as required.

How to Apply

Please read carefully.

Candidates should email Jenny Hudson at info [at] vanillastorm [dot] co [dot] uk to request a full job description in the first instance. You will then be asked to provide a current CV and examples of previous projects you have been directly responsible for.

A Note on Applications

• Please apply for a job description before sending CVs.
• We’re looking for someone who takes a pride in their work, is meticulous and shows attention to detail. A hastily written email comprising two paragraphs and no punctuation isn’t going to cut it.

Closing Date: Friday 6 November 2009
Interviews to take place the following week.

Strictly no recruitment agencies, consultants, jobs banks.

This position has now been filled.

We’re currently looking for a freelance bookkeeper to work at our Heaton Chapel office for one day a week. Experience of using QuickBooks is essential.

The role will include:

• raising invoices
• posting bills
• banking cheques
• arranging supplier payments
• bank statement reconciliation
• credit control / chasing payments
• payroll

Please contact Jenny Hudson in the first instance at info [at] vanillastorm.co.uk.

Strictly no recruitment agencies.

This post has now been filled.

We’re currently looking for a Web Developer / Project Assistant to join our team.

Please find the details below. If you are interested in applying, please contact Jenny Hudson in the first instance for a full job description. The email address is info [at] vanillastorm.co.uk.

Website Developer / Project Assistant
Salary £15,000 - £17,000 (depending on experience)

Vanilla Storm is a rapidly growing web design company based in Heaton Chapel, South Manchester (just 8 mins train ride from Manchester Piccadilly). The company is currently seeking a Web Developer / Project Assistant to join their expanding team to support new and existing customers.

Duties will include:

• Update and maintenance of existing clients’ websites.
• Design and development of new websites to meet with W3C and WCAG standards.
• Developing page mock-ups for client review.
• Liaising closely with clients.
• Project administration including answering the telephone, dealing with customer enquiries, writing emails and other correspondence.
• Uploading web pages to the server.
• Maintaining hosting/email accounts.

Closing date for applications: 29 May 2009
Interview Dates: 9 and 10 June 2009

Any queries, please contact Jenny Hudson at info [at] vanillastorm.co.uk or on 0161 282 4525.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Are you an agency, consultant, recruiter or job bank? If so, please note that we don’t use agencies. At all. Ever. All of our recruitment is done in-house. This won’t be changing. Therefore, we would politely request that you respect this and do not contact us.  Not even to ask how things are going or to ask why we don’t use recruitment agencies. Or indeed to tell us that you’re not in fact an agency but a consultant, recruitment architect, or recruitment job facilitator for IT.

This position is now closed.

We are currently seeking a PHP Developer to join our expanding team in Heaton Chapel, South Manchester. The role would involve working on a number of exciting projects as the company expands its portfolio.

Salary £20 - £24K depending on skills and experience

You will be responsible for creating, documenting, maintaining, testing and debugging a range of web solutions including e-commerce, blogs, CMS and static websites.

Candidates must demonstrate the following:

- proven experience in developing e-commerce sites
- strong working knowledge of PHP, HTML and CSS, including developing bespoke PHP applications
- strong working knowledge of building cross browser compatible applications
- excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- good knowledge of MySQL and Apache
- good standard of coding compatible with W3C guidelines and WCAG accessibility standards
- good working knowledge of Dreamweaver and the ability to write HTML code
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- excellent attention to detail
- ability to work individually and as part of a team
- enthusiasm and initiative

Desirable Criteria:

- knowledge of Drupal, WordPress and other CMS applications
- knowledge of search engine optimisation
- knowledge of Flash
- basic image manipulation skills
- knowledge of other open source applications

Candidates should email Jenny Hudson to request a full job description in the first instance. You will then be asked to provide a current CV, examples of previous projects you have been directly responsible for, details of current salary and the contact details of two referees.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th February 2009.

Jenny Hudson / info [at] vanillastorm.co.uk / 0161 282 4525

For further information about Vanilla Storm, please take a look at our website and in particular our portfolio.

Strictly no agencies. Not even to ask why we haven’t considered using an agency! And particularly not to touch base or pass the time of day and ’see how things are going’!

This position has now been filled.

We are currently looking for a temporary Project / Admin Assistant to assist the team over the next couple of months. This would be an ideal holiday job for a student looking to work within new media.

Duties will include:

- answering the telephone and dealing with customer queries
- filing
- greeting visitors
- corresponding via email and letter
- general research
- collating and organising client information
- general admin duties to assist the directors

Candidates must demonstrate the following:

- excellent written and oral communication skills
- good keyboard skills including using Word, Excel (basic) and email
- attention to detail
- a basic knowledge of Photoshop (not essential – training can be given)

An interest in the internet would be an advantage.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00 to 5.30, with an hour for lunch.
Salary: £7.50 per hour

Candidates should telephone Jenny Hudson on 0161 249 0901 in the first instance.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 5th August 2008

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES (not even to ask why haven’t considered using an agency)