Exciting opportunity for a Junior Front End Developer
Have you got good web development skills and want to build on your abilities as part of a small, dedicated in-house digital team?
Do you want to be part of an organisation that supports people working across the energy industry and tackling climate change?
If so, we want to hear from you!
The Energy Institute is looking to appoint a talented and creative Junior Front-End Developer who is keen to learn and progress within a digital focused role.
Reporting to the Senior Front End developer.
This is a one year contract, renewable.
Salary up to £30K pa plus benefits.
Benefits including central London location, inclusive work culture and to be part of a compressed working scheme (extended daily hours in return for every other Friday off)
The Energy Institute (EI) is the chartered professional membership body bringing global energy expertise together. Our ambition is that energy, and its critical role in our world, is better understood, managed and valued.
We have ambitious plans for the growth of our digital channels both in the UK and internationally. A key focus is the development and design of attractive, engaging, responsive and meaningful digital content and functionality. We work in a high-paced demanding environment and looking for a proactive candidate ready to take on challenging tasks.
The EI is looking to appoint a Junior Front-End Developer who is keen to learn and progress within a digital focused role. The ideal candidate for this role will have at least between 1 year experience working in a similar role.
Proficient with HTML, CSS, Sass and media queries.
Ability to programme within JavaScript/ jQuery and experience with front-end frameworks.
Experience working with application programming interfaces (APIs).
Ability to work within online, asset-based, content management systems (ideally Squiz Matrix).
Strong understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, accessibility standards and general web functions and standards.
You will have an eye for good user experiences and be keen to deliver well tested mark-up with high levels of usability, accessibility, and functionality.
Highly organised, with excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of Node.js and managing the interchange of data between the server and the users,
Experience of working with ecommerce platforms,
Experience with versions control systems, like Git,
Knowledge of asset management systems and data formats (e.g. metadata, XML, JSON),
Experience working and integrating Customer Relationship Management Software (CRM).
Adaptable and flexible,
Organised and enthusiastic,
Good time management and prioritisation skills,
Strong inter-personal and team working skills,
Willingness to learn and expand skillsets,
An interest in the energy industry with a desire to support good sustainable, safe and environmental practices .
Training and professional development opportunities,
Compressed working scheme – extended daily hours in return for every other Friday off,
All-company/team socials,
25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays,
Cycle to Work Scheme,
Season Ticket Loan,
Great office culture.
Please send a CV and covering letter to aziteleva@energyinst.org. Covering letter should be no more than one side and should convey the three key reasons for your suitability.
Interviews will take place at the Energy Institute offices on 23rd of October.
We will only consider applicants that have the legal right to work in the UK.
Starting time: Monday 25th of November
Reference ID: JFED
Application deadline: Thursday, 17th of October
