Accessibility Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Accessibility Consultant to lead audits and develop sustainability strategies for digital accessibility. This role involves collaborating across teams, conducting thorough audits, and ensuring compliance with global accessibility standards. Your expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing user experiences across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with web and mobile accessibility audits.
• Deep understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2 and EAA standards.
• Experience in multi-brand digital environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of international websites and apps.
• Provide actionable plans aligned to the EAA deadline.
• Advise on best practices for accessibility.

Skills

Conducting accessibility audits

Communication of complex issues

Collaborative mindset

Job description

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With the EAA deadline looming, were looking for consultants to work across a number of projects with customers in the retail sector.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Accessibility Consultant to lead a critical review of digital ecosystems and help shape a sustainable, long-term accessibility strategy. You’ll work across multiple teams and brands to identify gaps, guide immediate improvements, and build a roadmap to ensure we meet and exceed accessibility standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough audit of digital touchpoints, including:
• All international websites
• Apps
• Partner brand platforms
• Provide an actionable plan to address immediate priorities aligned to the EAA deadline
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and embed a sustainable, long-term accessibility strategy
• Advise delivery teams on best practices, tools, and processes to ensure accessibility is considered from design through deployment
• Deliver insights and recommendations in a clear, prioritised and stakeholder-friendly manner

You’ll Bring

• Proven experience conducting accessibility audits across web and mobile platforms
• Deep understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2, EAA, and other global accessibility standards
• Experience working within large-scale, multi-brand digital environments
• Ability to communicate complex accessibility issues clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels
• Collaborative mindset, with experience embedding accessibility into agile delivery environments

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