Who we are
We are William Reed.
We are the leading expert in the global Food & Drink industry.
From manufacturing through to retail and hospitality - we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers' success.
Our specialists are deeply engaged in their markets and are recognised as the most trusted professionals in their field.
For 160 years, our diverse portfolio of trusted brands has delivered the information our clients need, reaching audiences through outstanding digital media, insights, prestigious awards, innovative exhibitions, events and print.
Fulfilling our role in the 21st century has meant harnessing digital channels to deliver insightful journalism and high-value data to businesses the world over. Guided by our Mission & Values, our Group's activities now include category defining digital and print media, innovative business events and conferences, prestigious awards and informative conferences. We offer compelling research and powerful insights to our customers as well as providing recruitment and e-learning solutions within our core markets.
Position
Are you an experienced Salesforce developer wanting to join a dynamic team? Do you excel in communication and thrive in a collaborative setting? Are you excited about joining a team that values innovation and continuous improvement?
We are seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer and Advanced Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Salesforce development and administration, with expertise in customising and optimising Salesforce solutions to meet the needs of William Reed. This role requires a combination of technical proficiency and problem-solving skills to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions that enhance our Salesforce platform.
What you'll be doing:
- Collaborate with stakeholders and work with the product owner to gather requirements and understand business needs.
- Design and implement custom Salesforce solutions, including custom objects, fields, flows, and validation rules.
- Develop and maintain Apex code, Visualforce pages, Lightning components, and other custom functionality as needed.
- Customise and configure Salesforce features to optimise platform performance and user experience.
- Integrate Salesforce with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs as and when required and other integration tools.
- Monitor system health and performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure platform stability.
- Stay current with Salesforce releases and new features and assess their impact on our organisation.
- Provide technical guidance and support to Salesforce administrators, including training and documentation.
- Create user release notes for new enhancements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and help drive continuous improvement of our Salesforce platform.
- Act as a mentor and train the current Salesforce Admins, upskilling them with the help of the Salesforce Product Manager.
What you'll need:
- Salesforce Administrator and Developer certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer or similar).
- Proven experience developing and customising Salesforce solutions, ideally with hands-on experience.
- Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, and other Salesforce development tools.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data model, and security model.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely within a team.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus and working with sprints.
- Continuous learner mindset with a passion for exploring new technologies and best practices in Salesforce development and administration.
Company Benefits Include:
- 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays- increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.
- An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our "MeDay".
- A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community.
- Opportunity for hybrid working
- Contributory Pension
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Group Income Protection
- Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements
- Wellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme and a 12-month wellness calendar for company-wide health, wellbeing, diversity & inclusion awareness dates.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
Why work for us:
We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands.
We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics.
If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.