The role
are set out below, however this role is dynamic and will require the candidate to be flexible in what is asked of them:
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 2.1 Level AA, European Accessibility Act (EEA) and ISO -1).
3. Proven experience performing manual and automated accessibility testing (including screen reader(s) such as NVDA, Dragon and JAWS). With experience 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 delivering accessibility focused workshops to educate teams responsible for assessing technology products against accessibility standards.
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.
Any relevant professional qualifications such as:
9. Certification(s) Preferred (not essential): IAAP certifications in one of more CPACC / WAS or CPABE or combined CPWA.
10. Preferred Knowledge/Skills:Evidence of leading/supporting accessibility focused projects.