Background:
Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives of people in Northumberland? If you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic then we want to hear from you.
We have just embarked on a change journey through 'BEST' which will support the council to deliver its three priorities of economic growth, tackling inequalities and delivering value for money. BEST focuses on a number of transformational changes that will deliver improvements for customers and staff, whilst making the council more modern, effective, efficient and fit for purpose, and we're looking for a proactive and engaging person to help us drive it forward.
This fixed term role until 31st March 2026 will work as part of the Digital & IT Service who are on a mission to design and develop modern, user-centred digital services that will make a difference to the lives of people in Northumberland. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are looking for talented individuals who share our passion for innovation and customer-centricity. We need people who are creative, agile, and thrive in a collaborative environment to help us make this transformation a reality. This is an opportunity to work on exciting projects and make a real impact in the community. You'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that will improve the way we deliver services to our residents.
It's a great time to join Northumberland County Council, as we embark on an exciting and bold transformation journey, to do the best for our residents, customers, our staff, and the county.
About the role:
As a Front-End Developer, your primary responsibilities will include:
· Designing and delivering user-centred digital services across the council, from discovery to live service.
· Designing and developing user interfaces for web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies.
· Ensuring the overall quality of the front-end code and user experience.
· Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, deliver managers and service managers, to define service requirements and ensure user needs are at the forefront of all service design.
· Becoming embedded into our agile core website team, to deliver a best-in-class local authority Drupal website
· Establish and maintain effective user research and engagement strategies to ensure that services are designed to meet user needs and expectations.
· Developing and maintaining effective design systems and patterns to support the delivery of high-quality digital services.
· Ensuring adherence to best practices, accessibility and industry standards, and project deadlines.
· Staying up to date with the latest front-end development trends, technologies, and best practices.
More information can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
About you:
You will be passionate about technology and how it can play a pivotal part in transforming the lives of our residents, and service users - and you will understand that any technology transformation needs to be driven by user-needs.
You'll be a creative thinker and someone who loves to solve complex business problems.
You're collaborative by nature and firmly believe that a collaborative approach will ensure organisational buy-in.
This opportunity is not just about taking on a brand-new role or working with a great team, it is about wanting to make a real difference for the people who live, visit and work in the county. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to use their experience to deliver in a role with a true sense of purpose.
So, if you're ready to take your career to the next level and be a part of something truly transformative, join us at Northumberland County Council's IT and Digital team! Apply now and be a part of the future of digital service delivery in Northumberland.
Why choose us?
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is ‘To Foster a thriving and collaborative culture where our people are valued, empowered and encouraged to be their very best for Northumberland'
We have some outstanding benefits 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)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
-Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
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:
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss:
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