Accessibility Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital accessibility is seeking a Senior Accessibility Specialist to enhance digital experiences in the UK and EU. The role involves auditing, collaboration, and integrating accessibility standards into workflows while supporting team initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive WCAG knowledge and experience with accessibility tools, contributing to a more inclusive digital landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Accessibility Specialist required.
• Proven experience authoring VPATs/ACRs for enterprise web applications (WCAG 2.1 or 2.2).
• Strong understanding of WCAG 2.2 techniques for websites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent audits and document findings.
• Guide teams through accessibility best practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Produce accessibility audits and recommend compliant design/code solutions.

Skills

Accessibility Standards Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Proactive Attitude

Detail-oriented

Inclusive Design

Education

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

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

Tools

WAVE

aXe

Microsoft Insights

Color Contrast Analyzer

Screen Readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)

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 SPAs, RIAs, and AI/chatbot interfaces