Digital Accessibility Specialist

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sage  is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely. 

Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to:

Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning
Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas


About our Team:


Join an elite Content Management Team in the Technology Department at Sage, a mission-driven, independent publisher.
Play a crucial role in ensuring the accessibility of Sage digital content and platforms for students, instructors, and researchers.
Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, Web developers, and content specialists to create born-accessible content and products.
Enjoy an encouraging and inclusive work environment that values personal growth, flexibility, and autonomy.
Take advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development while sharing your accessibility expertise with colleagues.
Could you be our new Digital Accessibility Specialist? You would

Provide support for online accessibility conformance throughout the Sage global enterprise.
Evaluate internal and public-facing applications for conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), EN 301 549, and related standards.
Document findings on Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs).
Support Agile product teams on accessibility remediation and road-mapping.
Deliver training and consultation to Sage staff on the tools, workflows, and processes for crafting accessible content and developing accessible platforms.
Requirements:

Experience testing website accessibility with screen readers, colour contrast analysers, keyboard, accessibility browser extensions, and developer tools.
Deep understanding of the WCAG success criteria, EN 301 549, and the EPUB Accessibility Standard.
Experience detailing your test results on VPATs.
Interest in learning testing methods on new device types or different formats.
Passion for communicating on accessibility to a range of audiences who have varying needs and knowledge bases.
Embrace a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, personal agency, and Agile ways of working and thinking.
Experience of working globally in distributed teams.
Experience with accessible front-end development and the ability to make recommendations at a code level are plusses.
Familiarity with PDF optimisation and Microsoft Office accessibility are beneficial.
Background in an XML-centric workflow is a plus.
Trusted Tester certification and/or IAAP credentials are valued.
If you have a disability and need any support during the application process, please contact humanresources@sagepub.co.uk. We will respond to any requests for support in a timely manner. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

A cover letter is important to us, this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document.

Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong.  As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.