Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement for the University of Northampton Careers Website

Last Updated: September 2024

The University of Northampton is committed to making its Careers Website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. This accessibility statement applies to the University of Northampton Careers website only and does not extend to other University of Northampton domains.

Compliance Status

Our Careers Website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 AA standard, due to some exceptions listed below.

Non-accessible Content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:

  • While we strive to meet all accessibility guidelines, some older PDF documents and third-party content on the Careers website may not yet fully comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. These documents are currently being reviewed and updated where possible.

Accessibility Standards

Our website is designed and developed in alignment with the following standards:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1: We aim to meet or exceed the standards outlined in WCAG 2.1 Level AA, ensuring that our content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.
  • Equality Act 2010: We adhere to the principles of the Equality Act, ensuring that we do not discriminate against any individual and provide reasonable adjustments where needed.

Key Accessibility Features

  • Responsive Design: Fully responsive content, accessible on desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.
  • Text Alternatives: All images and non-text content include descriptive alt-text for assistive technologies.
  • Keyboard Navigation: All features are accessible via keyboard.
  • Consistent Layout: Logical and consistent layout to aid efficient navigation.
  • Scalable Text: Text size is adjustable without loss of content or functionality.
  • Colour Contrast: Text and interactive elements maintain sufficient contrast for users with low vision or color blindness.

Ongoing Efforts

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website.

  • User Feedback: We actively encourage feedback to help identify and resolve accessibility barriers.
  • Regular Review and Testing: Regular reviews and third-party testing by All Response Media ensure ongoing compliance with web accessibility standards.
    All updates and changes were tested for accessibility before going live.

Preparation of this Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 20 August 2024. It was based on a thorough evaluation conducted by internal teams and third-party assessments. The last review of this statement was completed on 5 September 2024.

Feedback and contact information

If you encounter any accessibility issues while using the University of Northampton Careers Website, please contact us. We are committed to resolving any issues promptly and ensuring our website is fully accessible.

Enforcement Procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. If you are not satisfied with how we respond to your complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for further assistance: www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure that links to third-party content are accessible, we are not responsible for the accessibility of external websites. We encourage users to report any accessibility issues they encounter with external content.

Future Plans

We are committed to making ongoing improvements to enhance the accessibility of our Careers Website, in line with evolving technologies and best practices.

Thank you for your support in helping us create a more inclusive online environment.
University of Northampton Careers Team