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£40k-£65k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Craft and detail
Ask to see work. Good front-end shows in the polish, performance and accessibility.
Framework fit, with flex
Match core skills to your stack, but frameworks change - value fundamentals over exact tooling.
Collaboration with design
They work closely with designers and back-end. Look for someone who bridges both well.
How to run the hire
1. Define the stack
Be clear on frameworks, whether it's product or marketing work, and the level.
2. Review real work
A portfolio or live sites tell you more than a CV.
3. Source and approach
Approach passive candidates directly.
4. Set a practical task
A small, realistic build shows craft and problem-solving.
5. Reference the detail
Confirm they ship polished, performant, accessible interfaces.
Fees typically run 15-20% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 4-8 weeks.
Framework specifics and seniority are the main variables.
A Front-End Developer builds the user-facing part of a website or application - layout, interactions and performance - usually working with designers and back-end developers.
They turn designs into fast, accessible, working interfaces.
Match core framework skills where they're essential, but don't over-filter. Strong front-end developers move between React, Vue and others.
Fundamentals - performance, accessibility, clean code - matter more than the exact tool.
Try: Walk me through a site you're proud of and what you'd improve.
How do you approach performance and accessibility?
How do you work with designers? and a small practical build.
Yes, both, plus back-end.
We'll scope whether you truly need a front-end specialist or a full-stack developer, since it affects the pool and the cost.
Tell us about your role and a specialist IT recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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