Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
We’re looking for a Senior Front-End Developer to help deliver high-quality digital services for the people of Northumberland.
You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary agile team, working closely with designers, researchers, and service managers to build secure, accessible, and user-centred web applications. You’ll contribute to the development of our core digital platforms, using modern frameworks and cloud technologies to create responsive, scalable solutions.
This role is hands-on and delivery-focused, ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems through technology. You’ll also mentor junior developers, share knowledge across teams, and help embed good engineering practices. Your work will directly improve how residents and staff interact with council services, making a meaningful impact across the county.
If you’re passionate about public service, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real impact through technology, we’d love to hear from you.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- Leadership & Technical Expertise: Experience working in agile teams, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to the adoption of modern engineering practices. Demonstrates initiative and supports others to develop.
- Front-End Development: Strong technical skills in building secure, accessible, and responsive web applications and cloud platforms.
- User-Centred Design & Accessibility: Experience collaborating with designers and researchers to deliver inclusive services that meet WCAG standards, using established design systems.
- System Design & Delivery: Experience contributing to the design and delivery of complex systems, including automated testing, integration, and deployment. Able to deliver at pace while maintaining quality
Interviews will be held w/c 25th August 2025
Why choose us?
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
