Developer - Digital

Company: King's Trust

Contract Type: Fixed Term 24 months

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 23:59 on Tuesday 25th August 2027

Salary: £35,251.00 to £44,064.00, dependent on your location, skills, knowledge and experience

Location: Flexible - any of our King's Trust offices (a minimum of 2 days in the office)

Interviews: 9th & 10th September 2026

Use your technical skills to help young people build brighter futures.

At the company, technology has the power to change lives. Our digital products help thousands of young people access opportunities, connect with mentors and take the next step towards their future. We're looking for a talented Digital Developer to join our Digital Team and help shape the future of MyKT, our online portal for young people and mentors.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced front-end developer who enjoys building modern, accessible digital products, solving technical challenges and working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You'll take ownership of technical delivery, helping us create high-quality digital experiences that make a real difference.

What you'll do

As a Digital Developer, you'll play a key role in developing and enhancing MyKT, working closely with product, design and content colleagues to deliver secure, scalable and user-focused digital solutions.

Build and maintain our MyKT portal using React, Next.js and Contentful, delivering high-quality, responsive and accessible digital experiences.Take ownership of technical delivery for assigned products, estimating work, resolving complex issues and delivering enhancements from design through to release.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape technical solutions that meet the needs of young people, mentors and colleagues across the Trust.Support quality throughout the development lifecycle by carrying out code reviews, maintaining technical documentation and working closely with testers during releases.Share your knowledge by supporting and mentoring our Junior Developer while contributing to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who combines excellent technical expertise with a passion for creating digital products that have a genuine social impact.

You'll bring

Strong JavaScript, React and Next.js development experience.Experience building content-managed or component-based digital products, ideally using a headless CMS such as Contentful.A good understanding of secure, scalable application architecture, APIs and modern CI/CD development practices using Git and Jira.Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG), GDPR, OWASP security principles and age-appropriate design.Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, with the confidence to communicate technical ideas clearly and effectively.

Why join the company?

For almost 50 years, we've helped millions of young people build the confidence and skills they need to live, learn and earn. As a Digital Developer, your work will directly improve the digital services that support young people on that journey.

If you're passionate about building modern digital products that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Why do we need Developer - Digitals?

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Developer - Digitals!

Perks for working at The Trust!

Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New YearFlexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)You can volunteer for and/or attend events – the company Awards, Pride, active events etc.In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your roleBenefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.Interest-free season ticket loansThe Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension SchemeGenerous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Equal Opportunities

Here at the company, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Safeguarding

the company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

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