Front End Developer

Front End Developer

Reference number: JR252841

Location: Hybrid working - home and our office at Universal Square Manchester

Working pattern: Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Grade: K5

Salary:37581 - 45686 per annum

We are looking for a Front End Developer to join our team.

Role Summary

As a Front End Developer at Kaplan youll be part of a collaborative digital team focused on delivering high-quality user centred web experiences. This role is ideal for an experienced front-end developer who combines strong technical capability with a passion for working closely with UX design content and IT colleagues as well as third-party delivery partners. Youll help shape scalable well-governed digital solutions while ensuring strong alignment between technical delivery and business requirement.

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This role would suit someone confident in modern front-end development who enjoys working in a collaborative environment that prioritises quality sustainability and continuous improvement.

• Strong experience with standards-compliant semantic HTML5 CSS3 and JavaScript (Vanilla).

• Experience using front-end tooling such as Node SASS Browserify and Gulp for local development.

• Experience working with front-end frameworks and libraries such as jQuery Bootstrap and Material.

• Experience integrating with APIs and working alongside back-end systems.

• Experience working with pattern libraries or design systems (previous experience developing design systems is an advantage).

• Experience working -based CMS platforms.

• Experience developing for e-commerce platforms.

• Working knowledge of performance optimisation testing and code quality best practices.

• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.

• Experience using Git for version control and deployment.

• Ability to scope development work and clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• A proactive mindset with a desire to innovate and introduce new ideas tools and technologies.
  

What we do

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses and professional assessments. For almost 80 years weve helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.

We are part of the Kaplan group one of the worlds largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1000 school districts colleges and universities professional bodies and over 10000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

What we believe in

Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity grow knowledge empower & support create opportunity drive results together.

Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity equity and inclusion - of culture experiences perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator partner and employer Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop advance and thrive.

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Our Values

We live breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.

Act with integrity

Empower and support

Create opportunity

Grow knowledge

Drive results together

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary transparent pay structures hybrid/home working where possible and paths for career progression we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 days annual leave option to purchase more

Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

Private medical income protection and life insurance

24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

Company pension contributions

Maternity Adoption Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than Friday 13th February 2026. Note we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team .

Disability Confident Scheme

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.

Furthermore all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.