Junior Frontend Developer
Acorn GroupUnited Kingdom2 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
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We’re looking for a Junior Frontend Developer who’s eager to learn, grow and build great products with a supportive team. You’ll be joining a squad that designs, develops and delivers digital experiences that make a real difference to our customers.
You don’t need years of experience, what matters most is your attitude, curiosity and desire to keep improving. You’ll work alongside experienced developers and designers who’ll help you build your skills and confidence as part of a collaborative, creative team.
We work together in our Liverpool HQ three days a week because that’s where the best learning happens, sharing ideas, solving problems together and seeing great work come to life.
Role: Junior Frontend Developer
Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) **
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience
What You’ll Do:
What You’ll Learn:
You’ll be joining a team that believes in learning by doing and growing together. Everyone, no matter their level, has a voice and a chance to make an impact.
We support each other, celebrate progress and create space to learn from mistakes. It’s a place where curiosity is encouraged, effort is noticed, and growth is continuous.
If you’re enthusiastic, motivated and ready to learn, this is the perfect place to start your journey as a frontend developer.
Grow with Acorn
At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.
We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:
These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:
A Few Things to Know Before You Apply
We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
🔍 Checks & Clearances
All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard.
🌍 Visa Requirements
Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.
💬 We’re Here to Support You
We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.
You don’t need years of experience, what matters most is your attitude, curiosity and desire to keep improving. You’ll work alongside experienced developers and designers who’ll help you build your skills and confidence as part of a collaborative, creative team.
We work together in our Liverpool HQ three days a week because that’s where the best learning happens, sharing ideas, solving problems together and seeing great work come to life.
Role: Junior Frontend Developer
Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) **
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience
What You’ll Do:
- Learn how to build and improve modern web applications
- Pair with experienced engineers and designers to bring features to life
- Take part in team discussions, planning sessions and code reviews
- Write clean, maintainable code and learn how to test and improve it
- Get hands-on experience with real products and see the impact of your work
- Contribute ideas, ask questions and take every opportunity to grow
- Some experience with web development (through studies, projects or work)
- A genuine interest in technology and creating great user experiences
- A positive attitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn from others
- Enjoys working as part of a team and sharing ideas
- Open to feedback and eager to keep developing your skills
- A desire to grow into a well-rounded, confident frontend developer
What You’ll Learn:
- How to build responsive web applications with modern frameworks like React and Next.js
- How designers and developers work together to create great user experiences
- The principles of clean, maintainable code and testing
- How to use tools that help monitor performance and user behaviour, such as Sentry and PostHog
- Collaboration, communication and problem-solving within a professional engineering team
- A supportive environment built around learning and growth
- Guidance from experienced developers and designers
- Regular feedback, mentoring and hands-on experience with real projects
- Opportunities to explore new areas of technology as you grow
- A team that values curiosity, collaboration and craftsmanship
You’ll be joining a team that believes in learning by doing and growing together. Everyone, no matter their level, has a voice and a chance to make an impact.
We support each other, celebrate progress and create space to learn from mistakes. It’s a place where curiosity is encouraged, effort is noticed, and growth is continuous.
If you’re enthusiastic, motivated and ready to learn, this is the perfect place to start your journey as a frontend developer.
Grow with Acorn
At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.
We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:
- 🦏 We run through walls for our customers and each other
- 🐐 We challenge the status quo
- 🐧 We succeed when we help those around us succeed
- 🐆 We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement
- 🌴 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
- 🧠 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
- ☝ Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
- 💸 Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
- 🏡 Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
- 🎉 Recognition awards, social events & more
These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:
- 🧠 Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
- ♿ Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
- 🌸 Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
- 🎖️ Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
- 🏆 Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
- 📈 Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
- 👩💼 Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression
A Few Things to Know Before You Apply
We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
🔍 Checks & Clearances
All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard.
🌍 Visa Requirements
Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.
💬 We’re Here to Support You
We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.
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