Accessibility Tester. Permanent. London. Up to £50k plus benefits.

Accessibility Tester. Permanent. London. Up to £50k plus benefits.

Accessibility Tester

Role Overview: Join our clients dynamic team to ensure digital services comply with accessibility standards, making them inclusive for all users, including those with disabilities. You will play a critical role in evaluating and improving the accessibility of GOV.UK digital services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Testing: Ensure adherence to WCAG 2.2 AA/AAA and Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018.
• Assistive Technology Testing: Test compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
• Audit & Evaluation: Conduct audits using automated and manual tools to assess accessibility compliance.
• Issue Documentation & Remediation: Document issues, provide remediation guidance, and analyze root causes.
• User Testing: Conduct user testing with individuals who have access needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest accessibility standards, tools, and technologies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, NVDA/JAWS).
• Experience in automated and manual accessibility audits.
• Knowledge of HTML, ARIA, CSS, and JavaScript best practices.
• Understanding of inclusive design principles.
• Experience with WCAG guidelines and government digital accessibility standards.
• Agile methodology experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPACC, WAS, or other recognized accessibility certifications.
• Security Clearance (BPSS and/or SC) or willingness to undergo clearance.
• Experience in UK public sector engagements.
• Familiarity with the GDS design system and user research methodologies.
• Experience with AI-powered accessibility testing tools.
• Knowledge of mobile accessibility testing for iOS and Android applications

Please email a copy of your CV in the first instance