Accessibility Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks an experienced Accessibility Consultant to lead critical reviews of digital ecosystems in the retail sector. The role involves conducting accessibility audits, collaborating with teams, and developing a long-term strategy to meet and exceed standards. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of WCAG standards and proven stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience conducting accessibility audits across web and mobile platforms.
• Deep understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2 and EAA standards.
• Ability to communicate complex accessibility issues clearly and persuasively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough audit of digital touchpoints and provide actionable plans.
• Collaborate with teams to develop a sustainable accessibility strategy.
• Advise on best practices to ensure accessibility in design and deployment.

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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