Accessibility Specialist

Solirius Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Development training days

Job summary

Solirius Reply, part of the Reply Group, is a technology consultancy delivering accessible digital services across public and private sectors. We are seeking an Accessibility Specialist who will conduct audits, produce audit reports, and drive WCAG 2.2 AA compliance within Agile delivery teams.

You will work with stakeholders, developers and testers to integrate accessibility into projects, lead training, and stay updated with evolving standards and tools to improve testing processes.

Qualifications

• Degree or 2+ years as Accessibility Specialist.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients.
• Proven experience in accessibility testing and WCAG expertise.
• Knowledge of Equality Act 2010 and government requirements (PSBAR).
• Experience with assistive tech like screen readers and testing tools.
• Ability to present audit findings to teams and train others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within Agile teams to embed accessibility in development and testing.
• Conduct accessibility audits and produce comprehensive reports for WCAG compliance AA 2.2.
• Help define accessibility testing strategies, plans, and automation.
• Support standardisation of accessibility testing across organisations.
• Deliver training and workshops to raise awareness of accessibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Client engagement

Analytical mindset

Training and upskilling teams

Agile/DevOps collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Axe

WAVE

Lighthouse

NVDA

JAWS

Dragon

Voice Control

ZoomText

Job description

About Us:

Solirius Reply, part of the Reply Group, is a technology consultancy and digital transformation partner that helps organisations solve complex challenges through strategy, design, engineering, and delivery.

We work closely with our clients to deliver secure, accessible, user-focused services that evolve with their needs. By combining deep technical expertise with people-centred design, we create solutions that deliver meaningful, lasting impact.

Our consultants partner directly with client teams, embedding into organisations to understand their goals, challenges, and users. This collaborative approach enables us to deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable outcomes across public and private sectors.

Past and present clients include the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, UEFA, International Olympic Committee, and Mercedes-Benz. Our services span the full digital delivery lifecycle, including architecture, engineering, delivery management, user-centred design, business analysis, data, DevOps, and AI.

We operate as a collaborative and inclusive organisation that empowers our people to take ownership, innovate, and develop their expertise. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and social mobility, while creating opportunities for our teams to work on meaningful projects that deliver lasting impact.

About You:

You are a motivated and adaptable professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. You enjoy working in collaborative, agile teams and take pride in delivering high-quality solutions that make a tangible impact. With strong communication skills and a consultative approach, you’re comfortable engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into effective outcomes.

About the Role:

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join us as an Accessibility Specialist. In this role, you will conduct accessibility testing, produce and present audit reports across key projects, ensuring that our digital services are inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards. You will work closely with stakeholders, developers, and testers, driving the integration of accessibility into Agile workflows and delivering high-quality, user-friendly solutions for our public and private sector clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of Agile teams, ensuring accessibility considerations are integrated into development and testing.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion are prioritised from the outset, creating services that are usable and accessible for everyone.
• Engage, plan and carry out accessibility audits, producing comprehensive reports for digital services to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards, including manual, automated, and assistive technology testing.
• Work with Leads to contribute to accessibility testing strategies, plans, and automation frameworks.
• Support best practices to standardise accessibility testing across organisations
• Act as the primary point of contact for accessibility-related queries on remediation and accessibility testing support
• Work closely with and learn from senior members of our team to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Manage and train team more junior members on accessibility
• Conduct training to increase awareness of accessibility, assistive technologies and testing including delivering in-person and online workshops, fostering a learning community
• Stay up to date with the latest accessibility standards, tools, and technologies to continuously improve testing processes, including AI accessibility tooling.

Skills and Experience Required

• Degree or 2 years+ experience as an Accessibility Specialist and a genuine interest in accessibility and technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with team members and clients.
• Proven experience in accessibility testing, with a strong understanding of WCAG standards and best practices.
• Good knowledge of Equality Act 2010 and government legal requirements (PSBAR)
• Strong experience conducting accessibility testing, including manual testing and assistive technology tools such as screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS), speech recognition tools (Dragon, Voice Control) Zoom tools (ZoomText, Apple Zoom) and other tools.
• An ability to apply analytical skills to accessibility testing results and provide actionable remediation solutions
• Experience with writing and presenting accessibility audit findings to teams
• Proficiency in semi-automated accessibility tools such as Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, or similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity, with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Experience with training and upskilling teams on the basics of accessibility, testing and assistive technologies
• A passion for creating accessible and inclusive digital experiences for all use
• Experience writing and publishing Accessibility Statements.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Up to 10 days allocated for development training per year
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Paid Fertility Leave (5 Days)
• Contributory Pension
• Gym Membership Benefits
• Flexible Benefits Allowance
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
• Flexible Working
• Annual Away Days/Company Socials

Diversity and Inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a work environment that supports, celebrates, encourages and respects all individuals, where all processes are based on merit, competence and business needs.

Encouraging high social mobility is really important to us. We foster an inclusive culture by welcoming different perspectives, enabling equitable opportunities and promoting open dialogue. This commitment is reflected in initiatives such as our gender diversity group and our focus on mental health and wellbeing. Whatever stage you are at, you will find an environment where you can thrive.

Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive, enabling all candidates to demonstrate their skills, experience and potential.