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Junior Software Developer Jobs at Charity Commission – £30,734 Salary

The Charity Commission is recruiting 2 Junior Software Developers to join its Digital, Data and Technology team. These opportunities are based in Liverpool and Newport, offering a chance to develop software engineering skills while contributing to digital services that support charities across England and Wales.

The roles are suitable for candidates with software development experience who want to build their technical skills within a Civil Service environment.

Important: Visa sponsorship is not available. The Charity Commission has confirmed that it cannot offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the appropriate right to work in the UK.

Job Overview

  • Employer: Charity Commission
  • Job title: Junior Software Developer
  • Salary: £30,734 per year
  • Locations: Bootle, Liverpool (L20 7HS) and Newport, Wales (NP10 8XG)
  • Number of vacancies: 2
  • Grade: Executive Officer (EO)
  • Contract: Fixed-term, 1 year
  • Working pattern: Full-time, part-time, flexible working or compressed hours
  • Working arrangement: Hybrid, with at least 3 days working from home per week, subject to role requirements
  • Pension: Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%
  • Closing date: 5 November 2026 at 11:55 pm
  • Reference number: 486315
  • Visa sponsorship: Not available

About the Role

As a Junior Software Developer, you will work under supervision to develop software components that meet user needs and follow established development standards.

You will join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to projects delivered through agile or waterfall approaches, depending on project requirements. The role offers opportunities to improve your programming, testing and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with colleagues across the Digital, Data and Technology directorate.

You will also help maintain reliable digital services, identify production issues and contribute to the delivery of secure, accessible and user-focused applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Software development: Design, write, test, correct and document simple programmes and scripts under the guidance of experienced colleagues.
  • Testing and quality: Apply appropriate testing methods and follow modern software development standards.
  • Service support: Help resolve service faults and carry out maintenance tasks using agreed procedures.
  • Systems design and integration: Support the design of system components and develop an understanding of how different systems communicate.
  • Information security: Apply appropriate security practices and controls to help protect information and digital services.
  • Prototyping: Explore and test potential solutions before final designs are adopted.
  • Availability and capacity: Help maintain reliable services and understand how systems meet changing business needs.
  • User-focused development: Understand user stories, accessibility principles and user needs when developing digital solutions.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary software development or engineering team.
  • Ability to collaborate with developers, quality assurance specialists and operations colleagues.
  • Experience designing, coding, testing, correcting and documenting simple programmes or scripts.
  • Familiarity with technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java or C#.
  • Understanding of software design standards and web accessibility requirements, including WCAG.
  • Familiarity with GitHub and collaborative source control.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
  • An interest in automation, efficiency and continuous improvement.
  • Understanding of object-oriented development, frontend applications and secure software development.

Candidates should have experience with at least one programming language used to develop enterprise or public-facing applications. Java or C# is preferred, although experience with other languages and a willingness to learn may be acceptable.

Working Hours and Hybrid Arrangements

The position is advertised as full-time, but applicants seeking part-time, flexible or compressed hours are welcome to apply. Availability of alternative working patterns will need to be discussed with the vacancy holder.

The Charity Commission operates a flexible hybrid-working policy, with at least three days of homeworking per week, depending on the requirements of the role.

Salary, Pension and Benefits

Successful candidates will receive an annual salary of £30,734, alongside access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Other benefits include:

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  • At least 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days.
  • Employee discounts through Perkbox and Edenred schemes.
  • Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loans, subject to eligibility.
  • Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements.
  • Opportunities to develop technical skills and gain experience in public-sector digital services.

Visa Sponsorship and Right to Work

The Charity Commission is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for these vacancies.

Applicants must already have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying. Candidates who require new Skilled Worker sponsorship should take this restriction into account before submitting an application.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through the official Civil Service Jobs website.

Applicants are required to provide:

  • A blind CV covering employment history, qualifications, skills and previous experience.
  • A personal statement of up to 750 words explaining how they meet the essential criteria in the job description.

The recruitment process will assess applicants’ experience and Civil Service behaviours. These include:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Working Together
  • Managing a Quality Service

Shortlisted candidates will also complete a technical task and attend an interview via Microsoft Teams.

The sift is scheduled for 16 November 2026, with interviews planned for 25, 26 and 27 November 2026.

Candidates should use genuine examples from their own experience when preparing their applications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the complete job description and submit their applications before the deadline.

Closing date: 5 November 2026 at 11:55 pm.

Source: Charity Commission via Civil Service Jobs
Job reference: 486315

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