Accessibility Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company in the digital accessibility space is looking for a Senior Accessibility Specialist to join their growing team in the UK. This role involves supporting global accessibility initiatives and collaborating closely with product teams to ensure compliance with WCAG standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in auditing digital content and a passion for inclusive design. Join this proactive and detail-oriented team to help create user-friendly and compliant digital experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Accessibility Specialist.
• Proven experience with VPATs/ACRs for enterprise apps.
• Strong understanding of WCAG 2.2 techniques and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent audits and documentation for accessibility.
• Guide teams through accessibility best practices.
• Produce accessibility audits and recommend compliant design solutions.

Skills

Proactivity

Detail-oriented

Inclusive design

Understanding of WCAG 2.2

Accessibility testing tools proficiency

Experience with screen readers

Education

Academic or professional background in Digital Accessibility, UX/UI, Digital Design, or Software Engineering

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