Overview
The Accessibility Specialist will work on a 3-month contract to assess and enhance the accessibility of key public services provided by a Scottish public body. Collaborating closely with user-centered design and content professionals, this role will focus on identifying accessibility barriers and providing actionable recommendations for improvement, ultimately aiming to foster improved service delivery for all users.
Responsibilities
- Conduct an accessibility audit of key services to identify barriers within individual services and across the organization.
- Produce a comprehensive final report detailing accessibility issues, which will inform future innovation and transformation decisions.
- Create an accessibility register to document and manage risks associated with service accessibility.
- Support user-centered design professionals in enhancing their capacity for user testing with individuals affected by accessibility barriers.
- Assist the Lead Content Designer in updating content publishing standards for the CMS.
- Collaborate with the Senior Content Designer to develop guidance on component and pattern usage within a form builder solution.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Accessibility Specialist or in a similar role assessing digital accessibility.
- Strong understanding of accessibility standards and guidelines, such as WCAG and ADA.
- Experience conducting accessibility audits and producing detailed reports and recommendations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, particularly in user-centered design and content creation.
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and publishing standards is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex accessibility concepts clearly.