Accessibility Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Accessibility Consultant to lead critical reviews of digital ecosystems across major retailers. You will conduct audits and develop strategies to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and improve user experiences. This role requires a collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience conducting accessibility audits across web and mobile platforms.
• Deep understanding of accessibility standards like WCAG and EAA.
• Experience in large-scale multi-brand digital environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough audits of digital touchpoints, including websites and apps.
• Develop a sustainable, long-term accessibility strategy.
• Advise teams on accessibility best practices.

Skills

WCAG 2.1/2.2

EAA

Accessibility audits

Stakeholder communication

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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