Accessibility Specialist: Shape Inclusive Digital Services

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brilliant civil service pension

Generous holidays 25+ days

Volunteering time off

Interest-free loans for bike/season

Professional development

Job summary

DWP Digital is seeking an Accessibility Specialist to embed accessibility across its digital services. You will test accessibility, review audits, and advise stakeholders to improve inclusive design, ensuring products meet WCAG standards.

You will work with internal teams and suppliers to embed accessibility in procurement, design, delivery and maintenance lifecycle. You will review evidence such as audit reports and ACRs, identify risks, and provide practical improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience using assistive technologies and accessibility testing tools, including screen readers and automated testing.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence colleagues, senior leaders and suppliers to improve accessibility and inclusive design.
• Experience reviewing accessibility audits, identifying risks and providing evidence-based recommendations and advice.
• Experience assessing websites, applications and documents against WCAG, identifying accessibility issues and explaining their impact on users.

Responsibilities

• Make sure the digital products and services are accessible, inclusive and compliant with recognised accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders and third-party suppliers to embed accessibility throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide expert advice and assurance on accessibility requirements to help teams design and develop accessible services.
• Review accessibility evidence, including audit reports and Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs).
• Champion accessibility across the organisation by delivering guidance and developing capability.

Skills

Assistive technologies

Accessibility testing

Stakeholder management

Audit review

WCAG compliance

Tools

Automated testing tools

WCAG evaluation tools

Job description

DWP Digital is seeking an Accessibility Specialist to embed accessibility across its digital services. You will test accessibility, review audits, and advise stakeholders to improve inclusive design, ensuring products meet WCAG standards.

You will work with internal teams and suppliers to embed accessibility in procurement, design, delivery and maintenance lifecycle. You will review evidence such as audit reports and ACRs, identify risks, and provide practical improvements.