UX Accessibility Specialist - FTC

JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom Req

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.

JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.

We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.

Role overview:

We are seeking a passionate and experiencedUX Accessibility Specialist to join our digital team on an initial 6-month FTC, with a strong possibility of transitioning into a permanent role. This role is critical to supporting ourimmediate need to achieve compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA), while also laying the foundation for arobust, scalable global accessibility strategyacross all digital touchpoints.

Responsibilities:

• EAA & Regulatory Compliance:
  Lead efforts to ensure all JD Sports digital platforms meet the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA), EN , and WCAG 2.1/2.2. Including initial audit and subsequent Accessibility Action Plan needed for compliance.
  
  
• Accessibility Audits & Testing:
  Conduct comprehensive audits using tools such as:
• Axe DevTools
• WAVE
• Lighthouse
• Manual keyboard navigation and color contrast testing
  
  
• Remediation & Documentation:
  Identify and document accessibility issues, collaborate with design and development teams to implement fixes, and maintain detailed audit logs and compliance reports.
  
  
• Tracking & Monitoring:
  Use platforms like:
• Siteimprove Accessibility
• Microsoft Accessibility Insights
• Google Lighthouse CI to track accessibility progress and ensure ongoing compliance.
  
  
• Strategic Accessibility Planning:
  Develop and begin implementing abaseline accessibility strategythat supports long-term global compliance and inclusive design practices across all JD Sports digital brands and associated brand fascias.
  
  
• Training & Advocacy:
  Deliver training sessions and workshops to promote accessibility awareness and best practices across teams.
  
  
• Design Collaboration:
  Partner with UX/UI designers to ensure accessibility is embedded in wireframes, prototypes, and design systems from the outset.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in UX, accessibility, or inclusive design roles.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2, EN , and EAA requirements.
• Proficiency with accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• IAAP certifications (e.g., CPACC, WAS, or CPWA).
• Batchelors Degree in relevant Digital media related field
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Knowledge of accessibility in mobile and native applications.
• Experience in e-commerce or omni-channel retail environments.
  
  

Skills and Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of theEuropean Accessibility Act (EAA)andWCAG 2.1/2.2
• Experience conductingaccessibility auditsusing tools like Axe, WAVE, and Lighthouse
• Familiarity withEN standards and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers)
• Ability to create and implementaccessibility strategiesacross web and mobile platforms
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across design, dev, and product teams
• Awareness ofglobal accessibility lawsand compliance risks

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.

• JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom