Front End / Email Developer

Howdens Joinery Brunswick; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major kitchen supplier is looking for a junior / mid-level Front End / Email Developer for their UX team in Raunds, Northamptonshire. The role involves creating responsive and accessible HTML emails, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring brand consistency. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including a pension scheme and additional holiday options.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual company bonus

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in email or frontend development with an emphasis on email execution.
• Strong working knowledge of HTML and CSS for email development.
• Familiarity with email testing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain HTML email templates from scratch.
• Develop emails optimised for mobile and dark mode environments.
• Collaborate with Design, E-commerce, and CRM teams.

Skills

HTML

CSS

Adobe Photoshop

JavaScript

Email Testing Platforms

Tools

Litmus

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

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Howdens Joinery are looking for a junior / mid level Front End / Email Developer to join our UX team in Raunds, Northamptonshire. Based onsite with some home working.

You will focus on creating and maintaining engaging, responsive, and accessible HTML emails and reusable templates. Working closely with the E-commerce, CRM and design teams, and under the guidance of the Senior Frontend Developer, your efforts will directly support key marketing campaigns and brand consistency across all email communications

What will I be doing?

• Build and maintain HTML email templates from scratch using best practice techniques for responsiveness and accessibility
• Develop emails optimised for mobile and dark mode environments across major platforms and clients
• Execute campaign rollouts and perform testing across devices and clients using platforms such as Litmus
• Implement dynamic email content and logic using ESP-specific languages with support
• Collaborate with Design, E-commerce, and CRM teams to translate briefs and mock-ups into production-ready emails
• Maintain and enhance a reusable email component toolkit under guidance
• Prepare digital assets from design files with high precision and attention to detail
• Stay informed on trends in email design, rendering behaviour, and testing methodologies
• Support A/B testing, personalisation strategies, and continuous optimisation efforts
• Deliver projects efficiently while meeting tight deadlines
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to visual standards across all emails
• Follow best practices for email deliverability and ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, CAN-SPAM)
  
  

What We Need From You

• 12 years of experience in email or frontend development with an emphasis on email execution
• Strong working knowledge of HTML and CSS for email development
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for preparing design assets
• Familiarity with email testing platforms (e.g., Litmus, Email on Acid)
• Basic JavaScript knowledge for enhancing interactivity in emails
• Demonstrated ability to follow brand guidelines and produce visually consistent work
• Ability to interpret campaign performance metrics and apply insights for optimisation
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and communication skills
• Self-motivated and collaborative, with openness to mentorship and feedback
  
  

Candidate with experience using CRM systems and ESPs such as Rant & Rave and Twilio is beneficial as is:

• Proficiency with design collaboration tools such as Sketch and Zeplin
• Exposure to Agile or Scrum development environments
• Experience with version control tools like Git and Azure DevOps for task and code management
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
  
  

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How To Apply

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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