Accessibility Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Accessibility Specialist with proven central government experience to help our client deliver digital services that meet WCAG 2.2 AA and GDS Service Standard, while supporting teams to create inclusive, user-focused experiences.

Key Responsibilities:
* Apply deep knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA and the GDS Service Standard in real delivery contexts.
* Turn automated accessibility tool findings (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) into actionable improvements.
* Conduct assistive technology testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), keyboard-only navigation, zoom/reflow, and high-contrast modes.
* Embed accessibility in Agile delivery—backlog refinement, DoR/DoD, and acceptance criteria.
* Coach cross-functional teams (dev, design, QA, content) to apply accessibility in practice.
* Influence stakeholders by translating standards into clear, actionable guidance

Essential:
* Previous experience working within central government services.
* Exposure to GDS service assessments.
* Strong front-end accessibility skills: semantic HTML, ARIA, forms, focus, error handling.
* Experience with CI tools, Jira/Azure DevOps, and component/library governance.
* Desirable: IAAP certification, GDS service assessments, GOV.UK Design System, React/Vue accessibility, Figma checks, and data-driven reporting.