FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Accessibility Consultant to work for our client within financial services the sector. This is initially a 3 month contract with the potential to extend and will be an onsite role based in Alderley Park.
Our client is seeking an accomplished and highly experienced Senior Accessibility Consultant with deep expertise in digital accessibility. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in independently conducting comprehensive accessibility audits of native mobile applications (iOS and Android) in alignment with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
In addition to mobile auditing, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong proficiency in assessing the accessibility of websites and PDF documents, and be confident in delivering actionable recommendations that support compliance and inclusive user experiences.
Responsibilities
* Perform comprehensive accessibility audits of native mobile applications (iOS and Android) to WCAG 2.2 AA standards while assessing web and PDF content for accessibility compliance
* Create detailed accessibility reports outlining issues and providing actionable recommendations
* Advise teams on accessibility best practices, including design and development considerations
* Mentor and coach colleagues to improve accessibility awareness and implementation while delivering training sessions as well as supporting documentation on accessibility standards and tools
* Collaborate with stakeholders, such as designers, developers and product teams to implement best practices
* Utilise tools such as Talkback, JAWS and technologies like JavaScript and HTML supporting accessibility
* Ensure accessibility standards and regulatory compliance is adhered to