Job Description

1 year fixed term contract (maternity cover)

This is a maternity cover position expected to last up to 12 months, with the possibility of an earlier end date depending on the return of the post-holder

Closing Date: Thursday 1st May 2025

About the Role

We're looking for a talented Frontend Developer to join our team! If you love coding, designing great user experiences, and working on meaningful projects, this could be the perfect role for you!


As Frontend Developer you'll be helping to develop and maintain our web tools and websites, making sure they run smoothly and look great. You'll also be our go-to person for everything related to web design, development, and troubleshooting. If you're passionate about creating digital experiences, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

Developing and maintaining our digital web tools and websites. Working on design, layout, coding, and testing of web tools and sites. Diagnosing and fixing issues with our online systems. Making sure our web tools are running efficiently and suggesting improvements. Using JavaScript, jQuery, React/JSX, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, and Bootstrap to build great digital solutions. Creating prototypes and mock-ups for mobile, desktop, and web apps. Working with internal teams and external partners to deliver top-quality projects. Keeping documentation up to date and contributing to software architecture decisions. Researching new development approaches and presenting your ideas.

What We're Looking For

In depth experience in web development Experience of working in a contract role Strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery. Good working knowledge of using CMSs (WordPress preferable). Ability to handle browser compatibility issues and create responsive designs. Problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage deadlines. The ability to communicate internally with all levels across the organisation. Experience using git for source code version control Relevant certification or equivalent experience.

What's in It for You?

As well as working on projects that make a real difference, we offer great opportunities to grow and develop your skills.


We believe in taking care of our people, and we offer a great range of benefits, including:

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays A contributory pension scheme Flexible hybrid working arrangement Generous Life Insurance Wellbeing days to support your mental health A Healthcare cashback scheme Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Free on-site gym (Birmingham) Enhanced maternity pay A birthday voucher to celebrate your special day

Sound like a good fit? We'd love to hear from you! Send us your CV and a short cover letter (max 500 words) telling us why you'd be a great addition to our team.


We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive high numbers of applications. To avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible.


We are looking for talented individuals and therefore, we value authentic applications and prefer to see your own words and experiences reflected in your application. Please refrain from using AI-generated content, as we want to understand your genuine interest in this role and your own unique perspective


If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to discuss them with you


We will only use the data you supply to us in CVs or application forms for recruitment purposes. This data will be held for twelve months. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, available on the vacancies page of our website.


We take diversity seriously and are committed to making diversity and inclusion a part of everything we do. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our vision, underpinned by our values, be balanced, be supportive, be innovative, is to be a place where everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and to make the Money Advice Trust an employer of choice.


We are committed to working in an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We use a blind recruitment system which hides your personal details such as name, address, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, educational institution to ensure all candidates are on a level playing field. Personal details will only be revealed once the application has been shortlisted.


We are a national charity helping people across the UK to tackle their debts and manage their money with confidence.


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