Digital Accessibility Specialist

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist to enhance their digital accessibility strategy. This role involves collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive compliance with accessibility standards and improve user experiences. You will utilize your expertise in manual and automated testing, assistive technologies, and stakeholder management to foster an inclusive digital environment. The company offers a supportive culture with flexible working arrangements, private medical cover, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the digital landscape.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP

Six volunteering days a year

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital accessibility strategy delivery and compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of accessibility standards including WCAG 2.2 Level AA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance digital accessibility efforts.
• Provide technical expertise and training on accessibility guidelines.

Skills

Digital Accessibility Strategy

Accessibility Standards Knowledge

Manual and Automated Accessibility Testing

Assistive Technology Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

NVDA

Dragon

JAWS

Job description

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Digital Accessibility Specialist, London

Client:

PwC

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

The Role:

Integrated Services delivers professional and joined-up services to enable the firm’s growth; connecting people, streamlining processes & using technology to simplify the user experience and make it easier for all of our people.

The Digital Accessibility Specialist role will sit within the Digital Accessibility team for Integrated Services. This role will support the delivery of the firmwide strategy and aligns with the firmwide Inclusion & Diversity agenda, focusing on managing digital accessibility efforts across PwC products and technology. We are looking for a Digital Accessibility Specialist to join the Digital Accessibility team who will help grow our expertise in supporting internal teams and clients with digital accessibility auditing and web compliance capabilities and digital inclusion.

What Your Days Will Look Like:

1. Collaborate with key stakeholders; working with stakeholders across internal and business teams, IT Suppliers and Product Vendors as a Subject Matter Expert.
2. Provide technical expertise; using your knowledge of accessibility guidelines to upskill teams on the subject of Accessibility & Digital Inclusion.
3. Use accessibility testing tools and techniques; to ensure teams are upskilled and have the capability to deliver technology solutions which can be used by everyone.
4. Identify opportunities for service improvements; proactively seek out optimisation and continued service improvement activities based upon reporting data and regulatory compliance.

This Role Is For You If:

1. Ability to drive a program to deliver a digital accessibility strategy within business areas or individual teams.
2. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of current, and new, accessibility standards and legislation (including WCAG 2.2 Level AA, European Accessibility Act (EEA) and ISO -1).
3. Proven experience performing manual and automated accessibility testing (including with assistive technology such as NVDA, Dragon and JAWS), and in documenting findings from accessibility assessments/audits.
4. Knowledge of assistive technologies used by people with disabilities, and how they interact with digital products.
5. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to integrate well into a team and build effective relationships.
6. Experience in organising and delivering accessibility-focused learning sessions and workshops to educate teams about accessibility standards and practices.
7. Ability to make complex and technical information simple and accessible for non-technical audiences.
8. Demonstrate proven organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment with competing priorities.
9. Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on accessibility progress.

What You’ll Receive From Us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.