Accessible Document Specialist - Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Lorien; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Lorien is seeking an Accessible Document Specialist in Edinburgh, operating in a hybrid arrangement to support a major website migration programme.

You will transfer and publish accessible documents, ensure WCAG 2.2 AA compliance, and collaborate with content teams to maintain accessibility across digital publications.

The contract is initially 4 months with potential extension, and the role requires attention to detail and experience with HTML.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience applying WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility principles and standards.
• Experience working with public sector websites.
• Experience creating and managing documents for digital publication.
• Experience working with HTML.
• Strong attention to detail and accessibility-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the transfer and publication of documents onto a new beta website.
• Converting and publishing documents in accessible formats.
• Ensuring documents meet accessibility standards before publication.
• Working with website content and document repositories.
• Supporting accessibility compliance across published digital content.
• Working with technical and complex documentation where required.

Skills

WCAG 2.2 AA compliance

Public sector websites

Document publishing

HTML

Attention to detail

Job description

ACCESSIBLE DOCUMENT SPECIALIST - EDINBURGH (HYBRID) - £#removed# PER DAY INSIDE IR35

One of Lorien's key public sector clients is looking for an Accessible Document Specialist to support the transfer and publication of accessible documents as part of a major website migration programme.

Initial 4-month contract with potential 2-month extension

Edinburgh based with hybrid working arrangements

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the transfer and publication of documents onto a new beta website
• Converting and publishing documents in accessible formats
• Ensuring documents meet accessibility standards before publication
• Working with website content and document repositories
• Supporting accessibility compliance across published digital content
• Working with technical and complex documentation where required

Key Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience applying WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility principles and standards
• Experience working with public sector websites
• Experience creating and managing documents for digital publication
• Experience working with HTML
• Strong attention to detail and accessibility-focused mindset

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working with complex or technical content & public sector experience