Accessibility and Usability Consultant

AbilityNet Ab; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital accessibility seeks a passionate Accessibility and Usability Consultant to join their diverse team. The role involves auditing, training, and advising on accessibility strategies to enhance inclusivity in the digital world. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of digital accessibility and usability, along with experience in user research and public speaking. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Flexible working options

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Simplyhealth Optimise Plan

Broad range of learning and development opportunities

Positive working culture

Qualifications

• Experience with testing frameworks and standards, preferably WCAG.
• Background in user research, including moderated user testing.
• Confidence in public speaking and delivering training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Auditing websites and apps for accessibility.
• Drafting accessibility statements and delivering training sessions.
• Conducting user research and advising on accessibility strategy.

Skills

Knowledge of digital accessibility

Usability

User-centred design

Inclusive design

Public speaking

Job description

Accessibility and Usability Consultant | Grade: Mid level

Location:

UK-wide (home-based)

£35,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum | Band 4

Employment Status:

Permanent | Full-time (35 hours)

The role

We have a diverse team of Accessibility Consultants who work with a wide range of well-known brands. The role offers varied day-to-day responsibilities, including auditing websites and apps, drafting accessibility statements, delivering training sessions, conducting user research, and advising on accessibility strategy.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about accessibility and usability, committed to making the digital world more inclusive.

Ideal candidates should possess one or more of the following:

• Knowledge of digital accessibility, usability, user-centred design, universal design, or inclusive design.
• Understanding of web, mobile, or software development.
• Experience with testing frameworks and standards, preferably Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Background in user research, including moderated user testing.
• Confidence in public speaking and delivering training sessions.

We welcome applications from both generalists and specialists, whether you have experience across multiple areas or expertise in a specific field.

When applying for the role, please make sure that you clearly communicate your area(s) of expertise, referring to the above list where possible.

Technical Requirements

A foundational level of technical awareness is essential, including:

Your technical skill set will be tested as part of the shortlisting and interview process.

We are global leaders in digital accessibility. Our vision is a digital world accessible to all. AbilityNet exists to make this vision a reality. We offer a range of free and paid for services that help disabled people achieve their goals at home, at work, in education, and online. This includes working with organisations to make their digital estates more accessible, as well as providing direct support to individuals.

Pension: AbilityNet provides a pension scheme in line with UK legislation. Qualifying employees are automatically enrolled within 3 months of commencement of service.

Holidays: 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays. Entitlement increases with service by 1 day per year after 5 full years’ service, up to a maximum of 30 days.

Flexible Working: We are always open to flexible working to fit in with individual needs and requirements.

Life Assurance:Valued at four timesyour salary.

Cycle to Work Scheme: A government initiative that offers the most cost-effective way to get new cycling equipment. You won’t have to pay tax or national insurance on these items – saving you up to 47%.The reduced cost is deducted from your payslip over 12 months.

Support: We provide a Simplyhealth Optimise Plan and a confidential Employee Assistance Programmes.

Development: We offer a broad range of learning and development opportunities that will help you flourish in your role.

Culture: We work hard to maintain a positive working culture and are committed to helping you fulfil your potential. We value diversity and provide an open, inclusive and supportive environment to help you do your best work.

Apply and further information

Cover Letter: Provide a cover letter explaining how your skills, qualities, and experiences demonstrate suitability for this role.

CV: Send your CV, outlining your career history and highlighting relevant achievements. Refer to the job description for guidance.

Closing Date: Thursday 19June 2025 at 5pm BST

Any queries about the role can also be directed to the HR Department’s email address above.

Eligibility Requirement:
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits. If you hold a working visa, you must have at least two years remaining on it to apply.

- If you have applied for this role in the past six months and were unsuccessful, you are not eligible to reapply at this time.

Step 1: If you pass the initial screening, you will be asked to complete a technical audit test.

Step 2: If you successfully pass the audit, you will move on to a 1-hour interview with a senior member of the accessibility team and HR, which will involve a presentation and interview questions. The interview is typically conducted via Teams with cameras on.

Feedback: Please note that if we receive a high level of applications, we will only be able to provide feedback if you attend an interview.

We are Disability Confident

AbilityNet is a Disability Confident Leader - we aim to make the most of the opportunities provided by employing disabled people. Disability Confident is a government scheme, is voluntary and has been developed by employers and disabled people's representatives.

As a Disability Confident employer we encourage applications from disabled people and offer an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the job role.