Accessibility Tester
Posted 1 week ago by CBS Butler
£470 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: We are looking for an experienced Accessibility Tester to ensure our digital services comply with accessibility standards and are usable by all users. The role involves collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams to identify accessibility issues, validate fixes, and promote inclusive design practices. The position is hybrid, based in London, and offers a competitive daily rate. The role is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test digital services against WCAG standards using a combination of manual and assisted techniques
- Perform hands-on testing with assistive technologies and accessibility tools
- Clearly document findings, risks, and recommendations for improvement
- Work collaboratively with delivery teams to validate fixes and drive accessibility best practice
- Support inclusive design by providing practical guidance throughout the development life cycle
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in accessibility testing of web and/or digital services
- Strong working knowledge of WCAG 2.x standards
- Hands-on experience with tools such as:
- Axe DevTools
- WAVE
- Screen readers including NVDA and/or VoiceOver
- Experience producing clear, actionable accessibility reports
- Confident communicating with designers, developers, and stakeholders
Salary (Rate): £470 daily
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Accessibility Tester
+6 months +
+Hybrid working in London
+£420 - £470 a day
+Outside IR35
Skills:
+Accessibility testing
+WCAG
+WAVE
We are seeking an experienced Accessibility Tester to help ensure our digital services meet recognised accessibility standards and are truly usable by all users.
You will play a key role in embedding accessibility into delivery, working closely with product, design, and engineering teams to identify issues early, validate fixes, and support inclusive design practices across modern digital services.
Key Responsibilities
Test digital services against WCAG standards using a combination of manual and assisted techniques
Perform hands-on testing with assistive technologies and accessibility tools
Clearly document findings, risks, and recommendations for improvement
Work collaboratively with delivery teams to validate fixes and drive accessibility best practice
Support inclusive design by providing practical guidance throughout the development life cycle
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience in accessibility testing of web and/or digital services
Strong working knowledge of WCAG 2.x standards
Hands-on experience with tools such as:
Axe DevTools
WAVE
Screen readers including NVDA and/or VoiceOver
Experience producing clear, actionable accessibility reports
Confident communicating with designers, developers, and stakeholders
Desirable
Experience working in agile delivery environments
Familiarity with accessibility testing within CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of inclusive design principles
Public sector or large-scale digital programme experience
If you'd like to discuss this Accessibility Tester in more detail, please send your updated CV to (see below) and I will get in touch.