Senior Accessibility Specialist – Technology
12-month contract | Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35) | Remote
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accessibility Specialist to help shape and grow a digital accessibility programme across the UK and EU. You will be part of a dedicated accessibility team that supports researchers, scientists, clinicians, and digital product teams worldwide.
In this role, you will guide teams through all phases of the software development cycle (design, development, testing), ensuring compliance with WCAG and other accessibility standards. You will also promote accessibility best practice across a range of digital content including web pages, mobile applications, emails, presentations, multimedia, and PDFs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Author VPATs and Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) against WCAG 2.2 AA standards
* Troubleshoot accessibility issues, advising product teams and recommending appropriate tools
* Provide specifications for remediating websites, mobile apps, and PDFs to meet accessibility standards
* Partner with developers and UX teams to test, validate, and guide accessible design and code
* Write accessibility statements for digital products
* Deliver training and creative resources to help colleagues create accessible content
* Plan and conduct usability testing with people who experience disability
* Build long-term accessibility partnerships across product teams
Requirements:
* 3+ years' experience authoring high-quality VPATs/ACRs for enterprise web applications
* Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.2 and accessibility best practices for digital content
* Hands-on experience with accessibility tools (WAVE, axe, Microsoft Insights, Colour Contrast Analyser) and screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
* Ability to work autonomously while collaborating in virtual teams
* A positive, collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and knowledge-sharing
* Experience conducting usability and accessibility research
Preferred:
* IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist Certification or US DHS 508 Trusted Tester Certification
* Background in Digital Accessibility, User Experience, Digital Design, or Software Engineering
* Experience with mobile application accessibility testing and techniques
* Familiarity with UI design patterns including rich internet applications, single-page applications, and conversational AI/chatbots
* Examples of previous accessibility audits or ACRs
Interested? Apply now and help shape accessible digital experiences.