Frontend Developer

Job Introduction

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.

Join Us as a Front End Developer

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within our Corporate Services support the teams who champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Front End Developer within the IT/Application Development Team. If you share our values and want to make a difference, wed love to hear from you.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/

About The Team

Our IT Application Development Team designs, builds and maintains our websites and digital tools. We work closely with teams across the charity to create accessible, user-friendly digital experiences that support autistic people, families and professionals.

About The Role

As a Front End Developer , you will design, develop and maintain public-facing components for our main charity websites and related applications. Youll work with stakeholders and back-end developers to create accessible, consistent and user-focused digital experiences.

What Youll Do

• Help shape and design visual web components for our websites.
• Develop responsive, mobile-first front-end features using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Bring designs to life through clean, maintainable code and clear documentation.
  
  

What Were Looking For

• Strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills, with experience in React or Preact.
• Good design sense and attention to detail, including prototyping and wireframing.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with technical and non-technical teams.
  
  

Click Here For The Job Description

This role is for a full-time position, for 35 hours per week.

This role is homebased based.

What We Can Offer You

• Pension Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card Eligibility for discounts.
  
  

About Our Application Process

You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following:

• Look at the job description and person specification.
• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
• Give examples if you can.
  
  

For queries about this vacancy, please contact Alexander Griffiths, hiring manager, at

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

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