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The PHP developer creates websites and applications using the PHP programming language, which enables the generation of dynamic web pages and communication with the MySQL server. PHP can be used in three scenarios: without a framework (environment), with a proprietary framework (created by the developer), with an Open Source framework (Zen, Symfony, codelgniter, cakePHP). In collaboration with the project manager, they establish specifications in accordance with the client's needs and constraints. Based on this, they propose the most suitable solution and then develop dynamic pages using their preferred software tools: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), MAMP (Mac, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP).

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Professional Development Expert in AI

Corndel
Published on
AI
AWS Cloud
Azure

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Corndel is seeking exceptional individuals to join our Professional Development Expert (PDE) Team to deliver first class coaching and training for our Level 6 AI Engineer programme. To be successful in this role you must possesses practical expertise in machine learning, with experience across the full lifecycle—from business scoping and data engineering through to deployment, monitoring, and ethical considerations. Familiar with classical ML techniques (e.g., regression, classification, clustering), as well as deep learning, NLP, transfer learning, and recent advancements in LLMs and generative AI. Able to contextualise these techniques in industry settings, such as financial forecasting, operations optimisation, or customer segmentation. Comfortable with key ML frameworks (such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face) and data manipulation tools (Pandas, NumPy), as well as version control, containerisation, and ML deployment pipelines. Understands how to apply MLOps principles in production environments To be successful in this role you must have hands-on experience designing and deploying ML models in industry—ideally within agile or cross-functional teams. Understands what it takes to build and maintain scalable, ethical, and production-ready AI systems. Can share personal stories of both success and failure in deploying ML, helping learners understand real-world challenges like stakeholder alignment, data quality, model drift, or technical debt in pipelines. Ideally, has worked in environments where regulatory, ethical, and governance considerations were key (e.g., finance, healthcare, public sector), with experience navigating organisational change, risk, and compliance. You will join a company which is breaking new ground and offering a more intelligent, dynamic, and achievable way of developing people through a world class programme of vocational learning. Corndel delivers a range of programmes, including AI, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Data Professional, Data Analytics, DevOps, Software Development and Fundraising. You will: Manage a caseload of learners, mentoring, coaching and equipping them to become in their roles Take our theoretical course content and tailor it for each individual learner that you are supporting through regular teaching sessions and workshops Support your caseload of learners to complete all Corndel training material and assessment tasks in a timely manner Ensure that each of your learners is working on their respective qualification, accepts the value of it, is making progress and is actively pursuing it as a means of furthering their career Work with key stakeholders to support learner progress and client delight Ultimately you will be measured on the number of learners successfully completing the qualification, and the satisfaction of each learner and their line manager with the Corndel programme Potential to manage client account relationships from an operational perspective Evidence a commitment to the values of Corndel and an understanding of the transformational impact of education. Responsibilities: Teaching a cohort of learners, guiding them through their AI Programme. Ensuring over 85% of learners achieve their qualification(s) on time. Meeting regular milestones for each learner to present a compliant portfolio of evidence. Supporting learners to complete their portfolio within the set timescales and to the highest standard possible. Timetabling and holding one-to-one teaching sessions regularly. Facilitating workshops that engage, motivate and educate the learner. Engaging with the learners’ line managers on a quarterly basis to review progress. Adhering to all compliance requirements for the qualification Supporting the Skills for Business team to engage learners through Maths & English qualification where relevant.

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Professional Development Expert in AI

Corndel
Published on
AI
Business Analysis
Data analysis

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Corndel is seeking exceptional individuals to join our Professional Development Expert (PDE) Team to deliver first class coaching and training for our AI Change Maker- Level 4 programme . To be successful in this role you must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the Business Analysis role, including key practices such as stakeholder engagement, requirements elicitation, process modelling, benefits tracking, and solution evaluation. Confident in applying these methods within complex organisational contexts and across the project lifecycle. You should be capable of connecting individual Business Analyst work to broader organisational goals and be able to support learners in understanding how AI-enabled change can align with business strategy, transformation programmes, and operating models. Able to help learners model impact and track benefits over time. You will join a company which is breaking new ground and offering a more intelligent, dynamic, and achievable way of developing people through a world class programme of vocational learning. Corndel delivers a range of programmes, including AI, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Data Professional, Data Analytics, DevOps, Software Development and Fundraising. You will: Manage a caseload of learners, mentoring, coaching and equipping them to become in their roles Take our theoretical course content and tailor it for each individual learner that you are supporting through regular teaching sessions and workshops Support your caseload of learners to complete all Corndel training material and assessment tasks in a timely manner Ensure that each of your learners is working on their respective qualification, accepts the value of it, is making progress and is actively pursuing it as a means of furthering their career Work with key stakeholders to support learner progress and client delight Ultimately you will be measured on the number of learners successfully completing the qualification, and the satisfaction of each learner and their line manager with the Corndel programme Potential to manage client account relationships from an operational perspective Evidence a commitment to the values of Corndel and an understanding of the transformational impact of education. Responsibilities: Teaching a cohort of learners, guiding them through their programme Ensuring over 85% of learners achieve their qualification(s) on time. Meeting regular milestones for each learner to present a compliant portfolio of evidence. Supporting learners to complete their portfolio within the set timescales and to the highest standard possible. Timetabling and holding one-to-one teaching sessions regularly. Facilitating workshops that engage, motivate and educate the learner. Engaging with the learners’ line managers on a quarterly basis to review progress. Adhering to all compliance requirements for the qualification Supporting the Skills for Business team to engage learners through Maths & English qualification where relevant.

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Professional Development Expert in Data & Technology

Corndel
Published on
AI
CMS
Copilot

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Corndel is seeking exceptional individuals to join our Professional Development Expert (PDE) Team to deliver first class coaching and training for our Level 3 AI- Productivity Champion Programme. To be successful in this role you must be passionate about AI and IT/Technical support and be able to demonstrate its practical and pragmatic uses, which will be evident from your own career journey. This role will support professionals in adopting and integrating AI-powered tools, enhancing digital literacy, and driving efficiency in their organisations. This role requires technical expertise in M365, a solid understanding of AI (particularly Microsoft Copilot), and the ability to coach and mentor learners through our apprenticeship programme. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering engaging training sessions and supporting digital adoption in organisations. You will join a company which is breaking new ground and offering a more intelligent, dynamic, and achievable way of developing people through a world class programme of vocational learning. Corndel delivers a range of programmes, including Leadership and Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Data Professional, Data Analytics, DevOps, Software Development and Fundraising. You will: Manage a caseload of learners, mentoring, coaching and equipping them to develop the technical skills needed to be successful in their roles Deliver comprehensive training aligned to our apprenticeship programme on Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power Automate. Guide learners in adopting AI-powered features such as Microsoft Copilot, ensuring they understand AI productivity, security, and ethical considerations. Provide training and guidance to learners on how to deliver hands-on digital support, diagnosing and resolving application issues, monitoring system use, and promoting best practices in data security. Coach and mentor learners, helping them build confidence in their digital skills and successfully integrate AI and M365 tools into their role and organisations. Take our theoretical course content and tailor it for each individual learner that you are supporting through regular teaching sessions and workshops Support your caseload of learners to complete all Corndel training material and assessment tasks in a timely manner Ensure that each of your learners is working on their respective qualification, accepts the value of it, is making progress and is actively pursuing it as a means of furthering their career Work with key stakeholders to support learner progress and client delight Ultimately you will be measured on the number of learners successfully completing the qualification, and the satisfaction of each learner and their line manager with the Corndel programme Potential to manage client account relationships from an operational perspective Evidence a commitment to the values of Corndel and an understanding of the transformational impact of education. Responsibilities: Teaching a cohort of learners, guiding them through their programme Ensuring over 85% of learners achieve their qualification(s) on time. Meeting regular milestones for each learner to present a compliant portfolio of evidence. Supporting learners to complete their portfolio within the set timescales and to the highest standard possible. Timetabling and holding one-to-one teaching sessions regularly. Facilitating workshops that engage, motivate and educate the learner. Engaging with the learners’ line managers on a quarterly basis to review progress. Adhering to all compliance requirements for the qualification Supporting the Skills for Business team to engage learners through Maths & English qualification where relevant.

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Junior Business Intelligence Developer - Department for Culture, Media and Sport - HEO

Government Digital & Data
Published on
MySQL

£34k-38k
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

This role will report to the Business Intelligence Lead. You will be expected to work independently but also flexibly as part of a team. To enhance data driven decision making you will assist in the build and implementation of products that transform the way we manage and interact with data, creating innovative solutions that ultimately provide an intuitive experience for a wide array of users primarily within Finance, HR and Commercial. These products will be held within the Corporate BI Platform, comprising two components: a data warehouse and reporting/dashboarding tools. The initial focus of the BI platform has been the core Finance and HR reporting and data processes, but we plan to expand the platform to bring in a range of other non-corporate data sources as well. As the Junior Business Intelligence Developer your key responsibilities will be Technically facilitate the expansion of the BI platform data warehouse, through developing data extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) pipelines. Collaborate with teams across DCMS to assist the BI team in understanding reporting requirements. Assist the BI team with the creation of self service, user intuitive reports within a business analytics reporting tool (currently Looker Studio). Assist in the transition from a Google-based environment to Microsoft 365 by adapting and replicating existing processes to ensure seamless functionality within the new platform.

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Frequently asked questions about working as a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

What is the role of a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

A PHP developer is an expert who works with 'PHP'. It's one of the most common development languages for building dynamic websites. The professional participates in the technical and IT development phase of the site in question. They take into account the client's needs to be able to incorporate numerous functionalities on the site. They also respect the specifications and work in collaboration with the project manager.

How much does a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...) charge

The average daily rate of a PHP developer is about £400/day. It can vary depending on their level of experience and geographical location. The average annual salary for a PHP developer is £38K.

What is the definition of a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

The PHP developer is also known as a web developer, PHP engineer, and even computer developer. Their role is to create dynamic web pages via different frameworks (Zend, Symfony, Laravel, etc.), taking into account the needs of the client or employer. Through the specifications document, they can develop various services or websites. They recommend and implement technical solutions to design custom pages or adapt existing technical solutions. They ensure intranet integration, recommend the appropriate development tool, and validate the interface. It's a constantly evolving profession given the progress of the web. It also allows working in teams and making personal contributions to large IT projects.

What type of mission can a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...) handle

The PHP developer uses the PHP scripting language to produce dynamic web pages, and simultaneously ensure communication with the MySQL server. Here are their main responsibilities: • Ability to make proposals for server design and software architectures • Ensure Apache server configuration • Oversee the development and maintenance of websites and web services • Maintain and develop back office tools • Provide support for maintaining web systems in operational conditions To effectively carry out their work, the PHP developer collaborates with the project manager. The latter can pass on the specifications document that contains all client requests and constraints. From there, the expert can then choose the most suitable solution. They then develop dynamic pages using software suites. Once the site is developed, the PHP developer can intervene in case of bugs or to perform updates.

What are the main skills of a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

Obviously, the PHP developer must have perfect mastery of the main programming concepts. They must also know and master at least one of the following languages: PHP, SQL, or JAVA. This will mainly depend on the scope of their mission. The PHP developer is also expected to be very comfortable with CMS tools such as WordPress, or various frameworks. Experience in web development is also necessary to properly fulfill their duties. They must know development best practices, be able to understand the various project constraints (deadlines, expectations, budgets...), and be able to solve anomalies (origin, fixes, deployment). English proficiency is also required to understand different coding languages, such as HTML. The PHP developer must also demonstrate rigor, organization, be flexible and versatile, autonomous and curious. Even under pressure, they must remain efficient.

What is the ideal profile for a PHP Developer (Symfony, Laravel, Drupal...)

The advantage with this profession is that you can access it through self-learning. You simply need to gain experience. Nevertheless, it is recommended to follow training ranging from bac+2 to bac+5 to better attract recruiters. There are many training programs in France that allow you to acquire solid skills in PHP, and in development in general. Among the most common training paths to access this profession and become an expert in the IT field, there are professional bachelor's degrees, engineering schools, master's degrees in website creation, DUT in communication networks, and specialized computer science schools.
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