Location:
Birmingham, West Midlands
Sector:
Financial Services
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Insurances, Healthcare, Generous Pension contributions
Contact:
Joe James
Contact Email:
joe.james@pcrdigital.com
Published:
1 week ago
Expiry Date:
Mon, Jan 27 2025
Reference:
BBBH12947_1736791208
Start Date:
ASAP Digital Accessibility Manager
Frontend Development background required Hybrid working arrangement – Ideally a commutable distance from Birmingham, Leeds OR Sheffield. Salary in line with market rates
We are hiring a Digital Accessibility Manager to join a leading financial organisation’s Digital Experience and Accessibility Team. This role focuses on ensuring internal platforms, websites, digital products, and services are inclusive and accessible to people with disabilities. Location:
To be in line with global office working policies, the ideal candidate will live a commutable distance from one of the following office locations: Birmingham, Sheffield or Leeds. 3 days on-site & 2 days working from home. As a Digital Accessibility Manager, you will:
Collaborate with digital teams globally, Governance Managers, and other Accessibility Managers to support projects in meeting internal accessibility standards and program requirements. Provide expert accessibility support for digital projects, including: Advising on vendor engagement processes. Reviewing accessibility audit reports. Supporting teams in implementing audit findings and recommendations. Advise and guide project teams on topics such as accessible design, UX, defect remediation, defect prioritisation, and quality assurance for post-fix testing. Serve as a subject matter expert on accessibility regarding policy, compliance, regulation, and risk when engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Work with third-party vendors outside of the financial services space to resolve accessibility challenges and improve ways of working. Skills and Experience Needed:
5+ years of experience in a leadership role
specifically focused on
Digital Accessibility
for websites, platforms, products, or services. A deep understanding of digital accessibility best practices and standards, including
WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2. Hands-on experience testing with major assistive technologies, including but not limited to:
JAWS, NVDA, TalkBack, VoiceOver, and Dragon Naturally Speaking. Practical experience with front-end coding ( HTML, CSS, JavaScript ). Knowledge of accessibility-specific technologies and tools (e.g.,
WAI-ARIA, Axe, Wave etc. ). Excellent communication and self-organisation skills
with the ability to articulate technical recommendations, manage risk, and address regulatory requirements. A strong understanding of the behaviours and needs of disabled users
in relation to digital products and services. Experience ensuring disabled users are included in the research, design, development and testing process. Experience within the Financial services space is not essential for this role. Benefits of the Role:
As a permanent employee in the UK, you will have access to: Competitive pay and benefits
– including private health care and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. Inclusion
– a deeply inclusive workplace culture where everyone is respected, valued, and seen. Wellness
– a flexible and balanced environment prioritising employee well-being. Family Care Leave
– enhanced maternity, adoption pay, and support for return to work. Menopause support
– a range of assistance for employees impacted by menopause. Insurances
– offering protection and peace of mind. Professional Development
– tailored growth opportunities to support your career journey. Employee Discounts
– on a range of products and services. Everybody is Welcome.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement | PCR Digital At PCR Digital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to everything we do. We strive to foster a supportive and varied culture across our network and within our own team. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will work to ensure any barriers are removed. Our client is proud to participate in the Disability Confident Scheme, ensuring fair interview opportunities for those with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodiversity.
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Birmingham, West Midlands
Sector:
Financial Services
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Insurances, Healthcare, Generous Pension contributions
Contact:
Joe James
Contact Email:
joe.james@pcrdigital.com
Published:
1 week ago
Expiry Date:
Mon, Jan 27 2025
Reference:
BBBH12947_1736791208
Start Date:
ASAP Digital Accessibility Manager
Frontend Development background required Hybrid working arrangement – Ideally a commutable distance from Birmingham, Leeds OR Sheffield. Salary in line with market rates
We are hiring a Digital Accessibility Manager to join a leading financial organisation’s Digital Experience and Accessibility Team. This role focuses on ensuring internal platforms, websites, digital products, and services are inclusive and accessible to people with disabilities. Location:
To be in line with global office working policies, the ideal candidate will live a commutable distance from one of the following office locations: Birmingham, Sheffield or Leeds. 3 days on-site & 2 days working from home. As a Digital Accessibility Manager, you will:
Collaborate with digital teams globally, Governance Managers, and other Accessibility Managers to support projects in meeting internal accessibility standards and program requirements. Provide expert accessibility support for digital projects, including: Advising on vendor engagement processes. Reviewing accessibility audit reports. Supporting teams in implementing audit findings and recommendations. Advise and guide project teams on topics such as accessible design, UX, defect remediation, defect prioritisation, and quality assurance for post-fix testing. Serve as a subject matter expert on accessibility regarding policy, compliance, regulation, and risk when engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Work with third-party vendors outside of the financial services space to resolve accessibility challenges and improve ways of working. Skills and Experience Needed:
5+ years of experience in a leadership role
specifically focused on
Digital Accessibility
for websites, platforms, products, or services. A deep understanding of digital accessibility best practices and standards, including
WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2. Hands-on experience testing with major assistive technologies, including but not limited to:
JAWS, NVDA, TalkBack, VoiceOver, and Dragon Naturally Speaking. Practical experience with front-end coding ( HTML, CSS, JavaScript ). Knowledge of accessibility-specific technologies and tools (e.g.,
WAI-ARIA, Axe, Wave etc. ). Excellent communication and self-organisation skills
with the ability to articulate technical recommendations, manage risk, and address regulatory requirements. A strong understanding of the behaviours and needs of disabled users
in relation to digital products and services. Experience ensuring disabled users are included in the research, design, development and testing process. Experience within the Financial services space is not essential for this role. Benefits of the Role:
As a permanent employee in the UK, you will have access to: Competitive pay and benefits
– including private health care and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. Inclusion
– a deeply inclusive workplace culture where everyone is respected, valued, and seen. Wellness
– a flexible and balanced environment prioritising employee well-being. Family Care Leave
– enhanced maternity, adoption pay, and support for return to work. Menopause support
– a range of assistance for employees impacted by menopause. Insurances
– offering protection and peace of mind. Professional Development
– tailored growth opportunities to support your career journey. Employee Discounts
– on a range of products and services. Everybody is Welcome.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement | PCR Digital At PCR Digital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to everything we do. We strive to foster a supportive and varied culture across our network and within our own team. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will work to ensure any barriers are removed. Our client is proud to participate in the Disability Confident Scheme, ensuring fair interview opportunities for those with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodiversity.
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