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Position: Senior Accessibility and User Research Consultant Location: Homeworking - UK based (you will be expected to work on client sites as required with some travel outside of office hours) Salary: £45k to £55k (dependent on skill set and experience) Working pattern: 9-5 Monday to Friday Contract type: Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week) - flexible working hours available Closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026 at midnight BST The role As a Senior Accessibility and User Research Consultant at AbilityNet, you'll lead impactful accessibility and usability research, guiding evidence based decisions that support disabled and neurodivergent users. You'll design and deliver complex research projects, offer strategic and technical consultancy, and turn insights into practical recommendations. You'll also mentor colleagues, ensure high quality outputs, and help strengthen inclusive practices across the team. This role places you at the forefront of digital accessibility, working with leading organisations to advance inclusive design. Consultancy: providing strategic and technical consultancy to our clients Service delivery: conducting user testing, general consultancy, training webinars, workshops and preparing guidelines Presentations: design and present information and findings to clients Sales support: working alongside our sales team to develop and deliver client proposals Networking: proactively network with other accessibility professionals Interactions: internal and external teams facing Ownership: of an area of development for the team including process development, product and service development, training, and research Research: keep up to date on accessibility trends and techniques Contributing: sharing knowledge with the team, and making suggestions for improving and developing services, as well as writing articles for the AbilityNet website/blog Support: team delivery support via mentoring and Quality Assurance (QA) and supporting the Head of Consultancy/Senior Management Team in activities Other: To undertake any other task consistent with the scope of the post, as requested by your manager. About You You'll be an expert in digital accessibility, with deep knowledge of accessibility standards (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG, EN ) and legislation. You'll be confident communicating technical requirements to a range of stakeholders, from developers to executives. You'll have experience leading complex projects, building consensus, and coaching others. You'll be passionate about removing barriers and advocating for inclusive design. Skills and Experience Required Consultancy: an expert in the field of consultancy where you provide advice and recommendations to clients and stakeholders based on your significant specialist knowledge and experience Communication: have experience in managing stakeholder expectations, working collaboratively and building relationships Leadership and guidance: ability and experience in making decisions and building consensus with clients QA: have conducted quality assurance across deliverables to ensure the highest standards Technical understanding: can demonstrate excellent knowledge of accessibility standards and legislation, including edge cases AbilityNet exists to help make the digital world accessible to all. For more than 25 years, we have been transforming the lives of older and disabled people, and working with organisations of all types and sizes to build a digital world that is accessible and inclusive. Learn more about us and our services on our website. You'll be part of a forward thinking team at the cutting edge of digital accessibility. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of inclusive design, work with leading organisations, and make a real impact. Benefits we offer Pension Scheme: We provide a workplace pension in line with UK legislation. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled within three months of joining. Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus UK public holidays (calculated in hours, and pro rated for part time staff). Your entitlement increases by one day each year after five full years' service, up to a maximum of 30 days. Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover valued at four times your annual salary. Wellbeing Support We care about your wellbeing and are committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance. We offer: Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) A flexible approach to working arrangements that accommodates individual needs Learning and Development We invest in our people. You'll have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your growth. We're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture and are committed to helping you reach your full potential. Apply and further information Right to Work We welcome applications from overseas. However, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor work permits. Workplace You will primarily be home based, however you will be expected to work on client sites as required with some travel outside of office hours. Work Pattern 35 hours per week, 9-5 Monday to Friday, however there is flexibility in the work pattern, so please reach out to us if you'd like to discuss alternative arrangements. Cover Letter Look to cover the following in your cover letter: Why you are interested in this role and in AbilityNet's mission The unique skills, qualities, and experiences you bring Highlights of your experience in digital accessibility and user research How your values and approach align with our commitment to inclusion Your motivation for joining AbilityNet and how you hope to contribute Please note that if invited to interview, the answers that you have provided may be explored further. CV Provide a clear overview of your career history, focusing on roles and achievements relevant to this position. Where possible, demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and skills outlined in the job description. Please include any relevant qualifications, certifications, or technical expertise (e.g. WCAG, assistive technologies, user research methods). Evidence of UT Research Share your portfolio with us, demonstrating your work within the UT field. The closing date for applications is Sunday 29th March 2026 at midnight BST. Any queries about the role can also be directed to the Human Resources (HR) Department's email address or call us on (0). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview via Teams (with cameras on). The one hour session will include the Head of Consultancy, a Senior Consultant UT expert and the HR Director. You will be assessed on your suitability for the role through the delivery of a UT related presentation and structured questions aligned to the role requirements. Panel interviews offer a fair and inclusive process by providing multiple perspectives and ensuring consistency in evaluation. You'll be assessed on your relevant experience, knowledge, communication style, and alignment with AbilityNet's values and goals. We are Disability Confident AbilityNet is a Disability Confident Leader - we aim to make the most of the opportunities provided by employing disabled people. Disability Confident is a government scheme, is voluntary and has been developed by employers and disabled people's representatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled people and offer an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the job role.
Position: Senior Accessibility and User Research Consultant Location: Homeworking - UK based (you will be expected to work on client sites as required with some travel outside of office hours) Salary: £45k to £55k (dependent on skill set and experience) Working pattern: 9-5 Monday to Friday Contract type: Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week) - flexible working hours available Closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026 at midnight BST The role As a Senior Accessibility and User Research Consultant at AbilityNet, you'll lead impactful accessibility and usability research, guiding evidence based decisions that support disabled and neurodivergent users. You'll design and deliver complex research projects, offer strategic and technical consultancy, and turn insights into practical recommendations. You'll also mentor colleagues, ensure high quality outputs, and help strengthen inclusive practices across the team. This role places you at the forefront of digital accessibility, working with leading organisations to advance inclusive design. Consultancy: providing strategic and technical consultancy to our clients Service delivery: conducting user testing, general consultancy, training webinars, workshops and preparing guidelines Presentations: design and present information and findings to clients Sales support: working alongside our sales team to develop and deliver client proposals Networking: proactively network with other accessibility professionals Interactions: internal and external teams facing Ownership: of an area of development for the team including process development, product and service development, training, and research Research: keep up to date on accessibility trends and techniques Contributing: sharing knowledge with the team, and making suggestions for improving and developing services, as well as writing articles for the AbilityNet website/blog Support: team delivery support via mentoring and Quality Assurance (QA) and supporting the Head of Consultancy/Senior Management Team in activities Other: To undertake any other task consistent with the scope of the post, as requested by your manager. About You You'll be an expert in digital accessibility, with deep knowledge of accessibility standards (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG, EN ) and legislation. You'll be confident communicating technical requirements to a range of stakeholders, from developers to executives. You'll have experience leading complex projects, building consensus, and coaching others. You'll be passionate about removing barriers and advocating for inclusive design. Skills and Experience Required Consultancy: an expert in the field of consultancy where you provide advice and recommendations to clients and stakeholders based on your significant specialist knowledge and experience Communication: have experience in managing stakeholder expectations, working collaboratively and building relationships Leadership and guidance: ability and experience in making decisions and building consensus with clients QA: have conducted quality assurance across deliverables to ensure the highest standards Technical understanding: can demonstrate excellent knowledge of accessibility standards and legislation, including edge cases AbilityNet exists to help make the digital world accessible to all. For more than 25 years, we have been transforming the lives of older and disabled people, and working with organisations of all types and sizes to build a digital world that is accessible and inclusive. Learn more about us and our services on our website. You'll be part of a forward thinking team at the cutting edge of digital accessibility. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of inclusive design, work with leading organisations, and make a real impact. Benefits we offer Pension Scheme: We provide a workplace pension in line with UK legislation. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled within three months of joining. Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus UK public holidays (calculated in hours, and pro rated for part time staff). Your entitlement increases by one day each year after five full years' service, up to a maximum of 30 days. Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover valued at four times your annual salary. Wellbeing Support We care about your wellbeing and are committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance. We offer: Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) A flexible approach to working arrangements that accommodates individual needs Learning and Development We invest in our people. You'll have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your growth. We're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture and are committed to helping you reach your full potential. Apply and further information Right to Work We welcome applications from overseas. However, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor work permits. Workplace You will primarily be home based, however you will be expected to work on client sites as required with some travel outside of office hours. Work Pattern 35 hours per week, 9-5 Monday to Friday, however there is flexibility in the work pattern, so please reach out to us if you'd like to discuss alternative arrangements. Cover Letter Look to cover the following in your cover letter: Why you are interested in this role and in AbilityNet's mission The unique skills, qualities, and experiences you bring Highlights of your experience in digital accessibility and user research How your values and approach align with our commitment to inclusion Your motivation for joining AbilityNet and how you hope to contribute Please note that if invited to interview, the answers that you have provided may be explored further. CV Provide a clear overview of your career history, focusing on roles and achievements relevant to this position. Where possible, demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and skills outlined in the job description. Please include any relevant qualifications, certifications, or technical expertise (e.g. WCAG, assistive technologies, user research methods). Evidence of UT Research Share your portfolio with us, demonstrating your work within the UT field. The closing date for applications is Sunday 29th March 2026 at midnight BST. Any queries about the role can also be directed to the Human Resources (HR) Department's email address or call us on (0). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview via Teams (with cameras on). The one hour session will include the Head of Consultancy, a Senior Consultant UT expert and the HR Director. You will be assessed on your suitability for the role through the delivery of a UT related presentation and structured questions aligned to the role requirements. Panel interviews offer a fair and inclusive process by providing multiple perspectives and ensuring consistency in evaluation. You'll be assessed on your relevant experience, knowledge, communication style, and alignment with AbilityNet's values and goals. We are Disability Confident AbilityNet is a Disability Confident Leader - we aim to make the most of the opportunities provided by employing disabled people. Disability Confident is a government scheme, is voluntary and has been developed by employers and disabled people's representatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled people and offer an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the job role.