Senior Accessibility Specialist

Royal London is seeking a Senior Accessibility Specialist to join our digital transformation team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive accessibility initiatives across our digital products and services, ensuring they are compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and serve all our customers regardless of ability.

You will be responsible for conducting accessibility audits, developing remediation strategies, and working with development teams to implement accessible solutions. This is a key role in our commitment to creating inclusive digital experiences for our customers with disabilities.

Royal London values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an accessible and welcoming workplace for all employees.

Conduct accessibility audits of digital products using automated and manual testing tools Develop and maintain accessibility remediation roadmaps Collaborate with UX/UI designers and developers to implement accessible solutions Provide accessibility training and guidance to cross-functional teams Test digital products with assistive technologies (screen readers, voice control) Document accessibility issues and track remediation progress Stay current with WCAG standards and accessibility best practices Advocate for accessibility in product development processes
Ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in digital accessibility Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 guidelines and accessibility standards Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse) Experience testing with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) Understanding of HTML, CSS, and how they relate to accessibility Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in related field (Computer Science, Design, Business) or equivalent experience