Accessibility Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Accessibility Specialist in Warrington to support digital accessibility initiatives across the UK and EU. The successful candidate will guide teams on accessibility best practices and integrate compliance into workflows. This role requires a minimum of three years' experience, proficiency with accessibility tools, and a passion for inclusive design.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as Accessibility Specialist required.
• Proficient in accessibility testing tools.
• Strong understanding of WCAG standards.

Responsibilities

• Support global digital accessibility initiatives.
• Perform independent auditing and documentation.
• Produce accessibility audits and recommend compliant solutions.

Skills

Accessibility auditing

WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance

Agile development

Screen reader proficiency

Education

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

Tools

WAVE

aXe

Microsoft Insights

Color Contrast Analyzer

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Accessibility Specialist, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Insight Global

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

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