Accessibility Specialist
Core
Provide specialist advice and support to improve the accessibility of internal and external content, resources, and communications across all teams.
Role type
Accessibility Specialist (IC)
Builds
Accessible templates, guides, checklists, and tools to embed accessibility into planning, development, and publication.
Domain
Disability rights advocacy / Digital accessibility
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
WCAG 2.2 knowledge, manual and automated accessibility testing, accessible document structure, plain language, color contrast, alternative text, captions, transcripts, accessible formatting, cross-format accessibility (web, PDF, video, eLearning), risk prioritization
Preferred skills
Lived experience of disability, accessibility certifications (e.g., Web Accessibility Specialist), experience in non-profit/advocacy sector, Easy Read experience, CMS/LMS/eLearning authoring tool experience
Responsibilities
Review priority content and resources against WCAG 2.2 and plain language standards; Identify practical ways to remove barriers from documents, presentations, webpages, video, social media, and eLearning; Develop accessible templates, guides, checklists, and tools for staff use; Translate technical accessibility requirements into clear, practical advice for non-technical staff; Conduct accessibility reviews using manual and automated testing methods.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC