Digital Accessibility Coordinator
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary (USD):
Up to £29k (6 Month FTC)
Aquent is seeking a passionate and experienced Digital Accessibility Coordinator to join a British worldwide publishing house of fiction and non-fiction.
The Accessibility Coordinator (temp) will be supporting the Head of Production and Complex eBooks & Accessibility Manager in the administration, analysis / assessment of European Accessibility Act (EAA) related projects and coordinate between relevant company departments and divisions with the aim of assisting in the formulation and implementation of coherent and consistent strategies and policies to ensure compliance with the new legal framework across the Group.
They will attend internal meetings and briefings, take notes / minutes, disseminate information, and carry out analysis of data from external suppliers and internal stakeholder feedback. They will also support the Accessibility manager in their critical role of providing central oversight, guidance and co- ordination in accessibility related matters and managing the company’s migration to accessible workflows.
Overall Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Head of Production and the Complex eBooks and Accessibility manager in coordinating EAA and general digital accessibility related projects and initiatives
- Compiling and disseminating analysis and briefing materials to internal stakeholders and working groups
- Reviewing image descriptions (Alt Text) and providing feedback to internal stakeholders on their (its) quality in line with internal guidance
Requirements
- Some relevant experience in digital book publishing
- An understanding of the production life cycle for digital books, e.g. fixed layout and re-flowable eBooks
- An understanding of HTML/ CSS and responsive design
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Keen eye for detail (proof-reading skills are essential)
- IT skills (knowledge of Excel and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite)
- Awareness of eBook and Web accessibility standards
Client Description
A leading independent publishing house with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes. The only publishing company to combine general fiction and non-fiction publishing with academic, professional and educational publishing. We bring together the best talent by combining our passionate colleagues and bestselling authors. Through our commitment to quality, growth, digital publishing and international strategy, we’ve become one of the world’s leading independent publishers.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.