Accessibility Specialist

Job Description: Accessibility Specialist. Central Government. Inside IR35. Remote (occasional travel may be required) 500 per day - 6-month contract About the role: 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 deliverybacklog 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. 500.00/day Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at talentinternational.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-13