Senior Accessibility Specialist

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Royal London Full time

Job Title: Senior Accessibility SpecialistContract Type: PermanentLocation: Alderley Park or EdinburghWorking style: Hybrid 50% home/office basedClosing date: 8th December 2025Royal London is on the lookout for a Senior Accessibility Specialist to join our innovative Design Team a fantastic opportunity for an expert passionate about creating truly inclusive digital experiences.In this hands-on role youll take the lead on accessibility testing and audits across websites mobile apps (native and hybrid) and digital artefacts ensuring every product meets Royal London Groups high accessibility standards. Youll combine manual and automated evaluation methods to uncover issues then deliver clear actionable insights that empower development teams to make meaningful improvements.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accessibility and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to work with predominately technical teams.About the roleDrive manual and automated accessibility audits across websites native apps and digital artefacts.Assess products against WCAG 2.2 AA standards.Collaborate with UX/UI designers to embed accessibility into every design.Partner with developers to resolve issues and optimise code for inclusivity.Use assistive tech like NVDA VoiceOver TalkBack ZoomText and Dragon.Produce clear actionable reports and guidance for technical teams.Champion accessibility awareness through GAAD events and internal workshops.Support other related tasks within the Design Team.About youA confident communicator who can explain accessibility principles to technical and non-technical audiences.Proven experience conducting audits creating detailed reports and delivering practical recommendations.Skilled in delivering accessible solutions across desktop mobile and cross-platform environments.Strong problem-solver with a knack for identifying barriers and advising best-practice fixes.Advocate for user-centred design with deep knowledge of inclusive principles.Technical expertise in WCAG 2.2 ARIA roles HTML CSS and JavaScript.Hands-on experience with assistive technologies like NVDA TalkBack VoiceOver ZoomText and Dragon.Proficient in accessibility tools such as axe DevTools CCA and Siteimprove.Passionate about continuous improvement and staying ahead of evolving standards.About Royal LondonWere the UKs largest mutual life pensions and investment company offering protection long-term savings and asset management products and services.OurPeople Promiseto our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive responsible enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered Trustworthy Collaborate Achieve.Weve always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here -Our BenefitsInclusion diversity and belongingWere anInclusiveemployer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected whatever their background.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Computer Hardware,Mac Os,Manufacturing & Controls,Root cause Analysis,Windows,Customer Support,Remote Access Software,Operating Systems,Encryption,Remedy,Chemistry,Cerner Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1



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