Accessibility Test Manager

Who we are.
We are a team of passionate experts with a clear ambition: applying digital technology to advance what matters for our clients and society.
Together we create reliable and responsive digital foundations for the world’s businesses, institutions, and communities.

Remote (UK) opportunity with the requirement of occasional visits to customers/Atos offices.

Your job in a nutshell:
We are a UK & Ireland-based team of accessibility professionals within Atos' global practice, providing B2B services to enterprise clients and engaging with bodies like the Business Disability Forum and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.

You will be managing the accessibility testing activities on the UK&I accessibility and digital inclusion team, performing accessibility tests and writing accessibility conformance reports, and developing assistive technology interoperability strategies. As the Accessibility Test Manager, you will also be responsible for mentoring and developing more junior members of the accessibility team.

What will you be doing:

1. Managing accessibility test resources allocation across multiple accounts and customers.
2. Providing quality assurance on projects and providing feedback to junior team members.
3. Mentoring and training new hires and junior members of the team so they understand our service methodology and work to a consistent standard.
4. Independently performing accessibility audits of web pages, desktop applications, and mobile apps, using accessibility testing tools and assistive technology products.
5. Writing and evaluating Accessibility Conformance Reports, describing accessibility issues and recommendations for resolving them.
6. Providing accessibility support to developer teams, either through consultancy or through contributing code snippets and suggestions.
7. Keeping up to date with the latest developments in accessibility and related fields.

Requirements:

1. 4 years accessibility experience.
2. Honed consulting, influence, and negotiation skills to achieve desired outcomes that inspire action and trust from stakeholders.
3. Flexibility and adaptability - able to quickly and smoothly change direction based upon stakeholder or management direction, while remaining extremely organized and following tight deadlines.
4. High degree of initiative and autonomy coupled with an ability to function successfully as part of a team (in person and virtual).
5. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, strategic partner relationships at the Executive Level as well as supervisor level.
6. Direct previous experience in manually testing websites to ensure conformance to WCAG 2.2 – Level AA.
7. Hands-on experience with Assistive Technology (e.g. screen readers, magnifiers, alternative input, etc.).
8. Understanding of accessibility evaluation tools and methods in both web and desktop environments.
9. IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist certification or equivalent, such as Trusted Tester Version 5 (TTV5).

Future career path:

1. Global Accessibility Test Lead.
2. Head of Accessibility and Digital Inclusion, UK&I.

Rewards and benefits:
In addition to joining a phenomenal team, you can also expect a fantastic range of benefits:

1. 25 days annual paid leave.
2. Wellbeing programs & work-life balance - integration and passion sharing events.
3. Private medical and dental care.
4. Pension contributions up to 10%.
5. Flex benefits program.
6. Courses and certifications opportunities.
7. Conferences and Expert Communities.
8. Charity and eco initiatives.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all applicants, especially differently abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed and willing to making reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via our dedicated mailbox - UK-Recruitment-Support@atos.net.

If you require additional support with the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Learn more about us
At Atos, we embrace diversity as the ultimate engine of ingenuity for our clients, and we constantly strive to create a culture where people feel supported and encouraged. Read more about our commitment here.

Whether it is fighting climate change, promoting digital inclusion, or ensuring trust in data management – tech for good sits at the core of our identity. With numerous global recognitions for our ESG practices, we are committed to building a better future for all by harnessing the power of technology.