Position: Digital Accessibility Specialist
Location: Remote - with occasional travel for events, meet clients etc
Reports to: Head of Health & Wellbeing
Salary: £56,000 - £60,000
Overview
Our client, a leading National Charity, is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist. This role is crucial to their mission of expanding influence in accessibility and ensuring that services align with inclusion and diversity goals. As a Digital Accessibility Specialist, you'll support the team with expert guidance, develop innovative, customer-focused products, and represent accessibility at industry events and among key partners.
Main Responsibilities as Digital Accessibility Specialist
- Process Enhancement: Develop and improve systems for efficient delivery within accessibility services.
- Team Expertise: Support internal teams with digital accessibility audits, maintaining high standards and innovative approaches.
- Technology Insight: Conduct horizon scanning to incorporate advancements such as AI and tools like PowerMapper.
- Quality Improvement: Drive service improvements based on WCAG, W3C guidelines, and customer insights.
- Client Collaboration: Partner with the sales team and key stakeholders to address complex accessibility barriers and work toward WCAG compliance.
- Consultancy: Explore onsite consultancy opportunities for strategic customers, fostering upselling potential.
- Knowledge Sharing: Stay updated on accessibility trends, sharing insights with internal teams.
- Industry Influence: Represent the organization at conferences and within professional networks to promote accessibility.
- Community Networking: Build relationships with accessibility influencers, such as the Gov.UK Accessibility Community and W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
- Advocacy and Documentation: Champion accessibility, both internally and externally, while developing and maintaining best practice documentation.
Requirements
Technical Skills
- Proficient in HTML, CSS, and digital accessibility principles, with knowledge of JavaScript (Essential)
- Familiar with assistive technology (JAWS, Dragon, ZoomText) and accessibility features for Windows and macOS (Essential)
- Awareness of website design principles and how accessibility and usability impact them (Essential)
- UX/UI principles knowledge (Essential)
- Certifications in accessibility (e.g., CPACC, WAS, CPWA) are advantageous (Desirable)
Experience
- Proven experience in accessibility consultancy or a digital agency (Essential)
- Experience conducting accessibility audits and user testing to WCAG standards (Essential)
- Track record of providing accessibility training and workshops (Essential)
Skills and Attributes
- Logical, creative thinking with problem-solving abilities (Essential)
- Ability to manage diverse tasks and prioritize effectively (Essential)
- Ability to communicate complex technical information simply for diverse audiences (Essential)
This is a dynamic role for an individual with a passion for accessibility and a drive to innovate in the digital space.
A permanent role, paying between £56,000 and £60,000 based on experience, with good company benefits. This is a remote role with occasional travel to attend events, meet clients etc, UK only,
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.