Accessibility Specialist

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

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Senior Accessibility Specialist to support global digital initiatives in the UK and EU. The role demands a proactive individual who will conduct accessibility audits, guide teams in best practices, and ensure compliance with WCAG standards, contributing to the advancement of inclusive design across software development. Collaboration with product teams in a growing team environment makes this position both challenging and rewarding.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an Accessibility Specialist with the ability to work independently.
• Proven experience authoring VPATs/ACRs for enterprise web applications.
• Strong understanding of WCAG 2.2 techniques for websites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent auditing and documentation for accessibility.
• Guide teams through accessibility best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Produce accessibility audits and recommend compliant design/code solutions.

Skills

Auditing

WCAG 2.1/2.2 Compliance

Accessibility Best Practices

Agile Methodology

Screen Reader Proficiency

Digital Accessibility Knowledge

Detail-oriented

Education

IAAP Certifications (CPWA, CPACC, WAS)

DHS 508 Trusted Tester Certification

Tools

WAVE

aXe

Microsoft Insights

Color Contrast Analyzer

Job description

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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 Single Page Applications (SPAs), Rich Internet Applications (RIAs), and AI/chatbot interfaces