Junior Front End Developer

Junior Front End Developer

Contract Type: Full Time

Location: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)

Start Date: April 2026

Salary: Upon Application

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and highly organised Junior Front End Developer to join our growing team and support the delivery of websites, digital platforms and interactive user experiences across a varied portfolio of client projects.

Role Summary

This role will focus on supporting the development, maintenance and optimisation of front-end websites and digital experiences, with a particular emphasis on React and WordPress.

Working closely with our development team, designers and wider digital specialists, you will be responsible for building and updating responsive websites, implementing front-end features, supporting WordPress builds and contributing to React-based projects. You will help turn approved creative concepts and designs into clean, functional and user-friendly digital experiences that align with both client objectives and user needs.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about front-end development, has a strong interest in modern web technologies and is looking to build their experience across both React applications and WordPress websites in a fast-paced agency environment.

You will work alongside our developers, designers, account managers and strategists to deliver high-quality digital work that performs well, looks great and supports wider marketing goals.

Key Responsibilities

Front End Development

• Build responsive and user-friendly front-end layouts for websites and digital platforms • Support the development of components and features using React • Assist with the creation, maintenance and updating of WordPress websites • Convert designs, wireframes and mock-ups into high-quality front-end code • Write clean, structured and reusable HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JSX • Support the development team in delivering websites to a high technical and visual standard

WordPress Development Support

• Assist with the build and development of WordPress websites with a high level of attention to detail • Accurately build out website pages and templates from approved designs and wireframes • Ensure finished websites closely reflect creative layouts across desktop, tablet and mobile • Support the maintenance and improvement of existing WordPress websites • Work with custom themes, plugins and CMS functionality where required • Help ensure websites are easy for clients and internal teams to manage and update

React Development Support

• Support the build and maintenance of front-end interfaces using React • Assist with component creation and styling across React-based projects • Work with senior developers to implement dynamic content and interactive elements • Help improve usability, responsiveness and consistency across digital products

Website QA, Maintenance & Optimisation

• Test websites and front-end builds across desktop and mobile devices • Identify and resolve front-end bugs, layout issues and styling inconsistencies • Support website launches, updates and ongoing maintenance tasks • Help improve website performance, accessibility and cross-browser compatibility • Assist with troubleshooting front-end issues across live and staging environments

Collaboration

• Work closely with designers to ensure creative concepts are accurately brought to life • Collaborate with developers, strategists and account managers throughout project delivery • Support the wider digital needs of [Employer hidden]’s broader client portfolio • Contribute ideas and solutions that improve project quality, workflow and user experience

What success looks like in this role

• Consistent delivery of high-quality front-end work • Well-built, responsive and visually accurate websites and digital interfaces • Strong support across React and WordPress projects • Improved website usability, performance and responsiveness • Positive feedback from clients and internal teams • Successful support of website builds, launches and ongoing digital development projects

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Basic commercial, freelance or personal project experience in front-end development • Good understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript • Experience or familiarity with React • Experience or familiarity with WordPress • Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow design layouts accurately • Basic understanding of website testing, debugging and browser compatibility • Familiarity with Git or other version control tools • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desired

• Experience working with custom WordPress themes • Basic knowledge of PHP in a WordPress environment • Experience with SCSS or CSS frameworks • Experience using page builders or Advanced Custom Fields • Understanding of web accessibility best practice • Basic experience working with APIs or dynamic content • Agency experience or experience working across multiple client projects

Personal Attributes

• A proactive thinker with a genuine passion for front-end development • Highly organised and able to manage multiple digital tasks and deadlines • A collaborative team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment • Detail-oriented with a strong eye for layout, consistency and usability • Enthusiastic about learning new technologies and improving technical skills • Positive, adaptable and keen to contribute to the wider team

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is a full-service marketing agency based in St Albans, specialising in destination, retail and place marketing.

With a growing client portfolio and a team of ambitious specialists, [Employer hidden] offers a collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged, innovation is embraced and career progression is supported.

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays • Westfield Primary Healthcare Plan • Company pension • Office gym • Weekly office food order • Casual dress (excluding meetings) • Opportunity to work from home up to 2 days a week

If you’re interested in this role, please send a CV and cover letter to [contact hidden]