Accessibility Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company in the field of digital accessibility seeks a Senior Accessibility Specialist to join their team. You will support global initiatives ensuring compliance with WCAG standards and work closely with product development teams. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a passion for inclusive design and strong technical knowledge. A proactive approach to accessibility is essential as you lead audits and help integrate best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Accessibility Specialist required.
• Proven experience in authoring VPATs/ACRs for web applications.
• Proficiency with screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Independent auditing

WCAG standards knowledge

WCAG 2.2 techniques

Agile teamwork

Accessibility testing tools

Screen reader proficiency

Education

IAAP Certifications (CPWA, CPACC, WAS)

Background in Digital Accessibility, UX/UI, Digital Design, or Software Engineering

Tools

WAVE

aXe

Microsoft Insights

Color Contrast Analyzer

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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