Frontend Developer

Job details

Job reference

REQ6393

Date posted

06/10/2025

Application closing date

19/10/2025

Location

Hybrid working - Home and Leicester City Offices

Salary

£32,061 - £41,771 Per Year

Package

Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): £56,957.66

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Information Technology

Attachments

Job Specification N0266A Senior Frontend Developer .pdf Job Specification N0266B Frontend Developer .pdf

Frontend Developer

Job descriptionBe Part of Leicester’s Digital Revolution

We’re on a mission to transform digital services in Leicester and we need brilliant Frontend developers like you to help make it happen.

This isn’t about maintaining old systems. It’s about reimagining how a city connects with its people. From modernising websites to creating accessible, user-centred services, we’re building digital experiences that are inclusive, resilient, and built to last.

We’re growing our Digital, Data \& Technology (DDaT) Development team and are looking for Full Stack Web Developers who want to use their skills to make a real impact.

Why join us?

Work on high-profile projects that affect thousands of residents and businesses.

Use modern tools and Content Management Systems like: LocalGov Drupal, Umbraco, WordPress, Core Drupal and more.

Collaborate with a passionate, innovative team where your ideas genuinely shape the future.

Write clean, accessible, and open code that leaves a lasting legacy for the city.

This is your chance to do meaningful tech work with purpose.

What you’ll be doing

As part of our team, you’ll

Build and maintain scalable websites and apps across multiple CMS platforms.

Deliver solutions using HTML, CSS (SASS), JavaScript, PHP, Twig.

Enhance, configure, and support CMS systems like Umbraco, Drupal, WordPress and Core Drupal

Put accessibility, performance, and security at the heart of every line of code.

Work closely with designers, service users, and suppliers to create digital web services that really work for people.

Help set the direction for Leicester’s digital future.

What we’re looking for

We want Frontend developers who are as passionate about collaboration as they are about code. Ideally you’ll bring:

Full stack web development experience.

Solid frontend skills with PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS (SASS), and exposure to Twig would be beneficial.

Backend knowledge in MySQL, T-SQL.

Experience with CMS platforms (Drupal, WordPress, Umbraco).

A good grasp of version control (Git) and Agile working methods.

A problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

What’s in it for you?

Career growth: A career-graded role (LG Band 6–8), with clear progression based on your skills and achievements. Appointment level will depend on your experience and the outcome of the selection process.

With strong performance and opportunities at higher levels, you’ll be able to progress - supported through annual appraisals and ongoing supervision.

Hybrid flexibility: Work both remotely and from City Hall.

Ongoing development: Training, mentoring, and annual reviews to support your growth.

Impact with purpose: See the direct results of your work improving lives across Leicester. Ready to make a difference?

This is more than a developer job - it’s a chance to use your skills for real change.

If you’re ready to build digital services that matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape Leicester’s digital future.

For any queries please contact Sameer.Eliyas@leicester.gov.uk