Digital Accessibility Auditor — WCAG Specialist (Remote)

Taylor-and-Franci; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Share Match

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Taylor & Francis is seeking an experienced Digital Accessibility Auditor to join our central Accessibility team on a 12-month fixed-term contract or internal secondment. You will conduct detailed manual accessibility testing across our digital platforms and contribute to conformance reports.

The role requires strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 (A/AA), proficiency with assistive technologies and auditing tools (axe, WAVE), and the ability to translate findings into actionable remediation guidance.

Qualifications

• Professional experience conducting digital accessibility audits of web-based products.
• Proficiency with assistive technologies and auditing tools (screen readers, keyboard navigation, axe, WAVE, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of accessibility standards including WCAG 2.1/2.2 (A and AA levels)
• Understanding of UX/UI principles as they relate to accessible design
• Experience using audit findings to inform conformance documentation and accessibility statements

Responsibilities

• Accessibility Auditing: Conduct thorough manual user testing to assess websites and digital platforms for compliance with accessibility standards and guidelines (WCAG 2.1/2.2).
• Conformance Reporting & Documentation: Support development of detailed accessibility conformance reports and provide clear, prioritized remediation guidance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with product owners and development teams to ensure timely platform audits and cross-functional cooperation.

Skills

Digital accessibility audits

Assistive technologies proficiency

WCAG 2.1/2.2 knowledge

UX/UI accessibility understanding

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Project management

Tools

axe

WAVE

Job description

Taylor & Francis is seeking an experienced Digital Accessibility Auditor to join our central Accessibility team on a 12-month fixed-term contract or internal secondment. You will conduct detailed manual accessibility testing across our digital platforms and contribute to conformance reports.

The role requires strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 (A/AA), proficiency with assistive technologies and auditing tools (axe, WAVE), and the ability to translate findings into actionable remediation guidance.