Accessibility Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Accessibility Specialist to support global digital accessibility initiatives. This role involves auditing, cross-functional collaboration, and guiding teams in inclusive design practices. Ideal candidates are proactive with strong experience in WCAG compliance and accessibility tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an Accessibility Specialist with independent work capability.
• Proven authoring experience for VPATs/ACRs for enterprise applications.
• Proficiency with WCAG standards and testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent accessibility audits and documentation.
• Guide teams on accessibility best practices in software development.
• Produce accessibility audits and recommend compliant solutions.

Skills

WCAG 2.2 techniques

Accessibility testing tools

Screen readers

Agile product development

Independent auditing

Education

Background in Digital Accessibility 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