Accessibility Tester

LA International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking an experienced digital accessibility specialist to conduct WCAG 2.2 AA compliance testing across services and products. You will deliver audits, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations to delivery teams throughout the SDLC in UK government contexts.

You will support publication of accessibility statements, identify opportunities for automation, and collaborate with stakeholders to embed accessibility in agile delivery while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience testing digital accessibility across multiple browsers, devices and OS.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA and Public Sector accessibility regulations.
• Experience conducting accessibility audits and producing compliance reports.
• Ability to embed accessibility requirements within Agile acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility assessments and audits against WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Provide independent accessibility assurance to delivery teams throughout the SDLC.
• Produce audit reports, risk assessments and remediation recommendations.
• Support prioritisation and resolution of accessibility defects and non-compliances.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accessibility capability within the organisation.
• Support publication of accessibility statements and regulatory evidence.
• Identify opportunities for automation and innovation in accessibility testing.

Skills

Digital accessibility testing

Manual testing

Automated testing tools

Cross-browser testing

Collaborative with stakeholders

Agile in delivery

Education

IAAP CPACC

CPWA

Tools

Axe

ARC Toolkit

WAVE

Accessibility Insights

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

TalkBack

Job description

Key Deliverables

• Conduct accessibility assessments and audits of digital services and products against WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Provide independent accessibility assurance and expert advice to delivery teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Produce clear audit reports, risk assessments and recommendations to support compliance and service improvement.
• Support the resolution and prioritisation of accessibility defects and non‑compliances.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the organisation's capability in accessibility.
• Support the maintenance and publication of accessibility statements and associated compliance evidence.
• Identify opportunities for increased automation and innovation within accessibility testing and assurance practices.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working within UK Government or public sector digital services.
• Knowledge of the Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Standard and accessibility monitoring requirements.
• Experience using tools such as Axe, ARC Toolkit, WAVE, Accessibility Insights, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver and TalkBack.
• Relevant accessibility qualifications (IAAP CPACC, WAS, CPWA or equivalent).

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience of digital accessibility testing, including manual testing, automated testing tools and assistive technologies across multiple browsers, devices and operating systems.
• Strong knowledge of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA and Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply these standards in assurance activities.
• Proven experience conducting accessibility audits, holistic accessibility reviews and assistive technology testing, producing clear findings and compliance reports.
• Experience supporting Agile delivery teams to embed accessibility requirements within acceptance criteria, quality assurance processes and testing approaches.
• Ability to identify, prioritise and communicate accessibility issues, working collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to develop pragmatic remediation plans.
• Experience producing, reviewing and supporting the publication of accessibility statements in line with regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of user-centred design and accessibility best practice, ensuring quality assurance activities reflect the needs of users with disabilities.
• Experience assessing accessibility assurance practices and recommending improvements to testing standards, frameworks and governance processes.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve accessibility assurance through automation, emerging technologies and AI-enabled testing approaches.
• Experience using a range of accessibility testing and monitoring tools to assess accessibility compliance across complex digital estates.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.