Accessibility Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Accessibility Specialist to join their Bolton team. This role supports global digital accessibility initiatives, ensuring compliance with WCAG standards. You'll work closely with product teams, audit digital experiences, and drive inclusive design. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in accessibility and proficiency with various testing tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Accessibility Specialist.
• Proven experience authoring VPATs/ACRs for enterprise web applications.
• Strong understanding of WCAG 2.2.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent auditing and documentation of digital accessibility.
• Guide teams through accessibility best practices.
• Produce accessibility audits and recommend compliant design/code solutions.

Skills

Digital Accessibility

WCAG 2.1/2.2 techniques

Accessibility Testing Tools

Screen Reader Proficiency

Agile Methodology

Education

IAAP Certifications (CPWA, CPACC, WAS) or US DHS 508 Trusted Tester Certification

Background in Digital Accessibility, UX/UI, Digital Design, or Software Engineering

Tools

WAVE

aXe

Microsoft Insights

Color Contrast Analyzer

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Client:

Insight Global

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

As a Senior Accessibility Specialist, you’ll be part of a 7-person team supporting global digital accessibility initiatives. You’ll work closely with product teams to ensure digital experiences meet WCAG standards, especially as the team expands into the UK and EU regions. Your mornings will be focused on independent auditing and documentation, while afternoons will involve cross-functional meetings and collaboration. You’ll guide teams through accessibility best practices across the full software development lifecycle—design, development, testing—and help integrate accessibility into their workflows. You’ll also be responsible for producing accessibility audits, authoring ACRs, and recommending compliant design/code solutions. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about inclusive design.

Must-haves:

• 3+ years of experience as an Accessibility Specialist with the ability to work independently
• Proven experience authoring VPATs/ACRs for enterprise web applications (WCAG 2.1 or 2.2)
• Strong understanding of WCAG 2.2 techniques for websites
• Experience working within Agile product squads
• Proficient with accessibility testing tools such as WAVE, aXe, Microsoft Insights, Color Contrast Analyzer, etc.
• Skilled in using screen readers including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, etc.

Plusses:

• Experience with mobile app accessibility techniques
• IAAP Certifications (CPWA, CPACC, WAS) or US DHS 508 Trusted Tester Certification
• Academic or professional background in Digital Accessibility, UX/UI, Digital Design, or Software Engineering
• Familiarity with UI design patterns including SPAs, RIAs, and AI/chatbot interfaces