Accessibility Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an Accessibility Consultant to lead digital accessibility initiatives. The role involves auditing diverse platforms, ensuring compliance with global standards, and fostering sustainable practices across multiple brands. This position requires proven experience and deep technical knowledge in accessibility standards, making it crucial for guiding internal teams on best practices.

Qualifications

• 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 in large-scale, multi-brand digital environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough audits of digital touchpoints and provide actionable plans.
• Collaborate to develop a sustainable long-term accessibility strategy.
• Deliver insights and recommendations clearly and prioritizably.

Skills

Accessibility audits

Communication

Collaboration

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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