Accessibility statement for Ofcom
This accessibility statement applies to the website https://careers.ofcom.org.uk/
This website is run by TMP (UK) Ltd. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- Change colors, contrast levels, and fonts.
- Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen.
- Navigate the website using just a keyboard.
- Navigate the website using speech recognition software.
- Listen to the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver).
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand. AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Current level of accessibility
Ofcom is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This website is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.
How accessible is this website
- While compliant with guidelines, carousels may be awkward to navigate using just a keyboard.
How we tested this website
We last tested this website on 16 Dec 2022. The tests carried out included:
- formal design review of page and component designs
- manual exploratory testing
- visual issues inspection
- keyboard testing
- screen reader testing (including JAWS and NVDA readers)
- HTML, CSS, and ARIA mark-up inspection against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.
We tested:
- our main website platform functionality, available at https://ofcom.staging.psweb.uk/
- 20 web pages across a representative sample of templates and essential information we publish.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille:
- email: [email protected]
- call: Switchboard: 0300 123 3000 or 020 7981 3000
- write to: Ofcom, Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 9HA
We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 5 days of receipt of your message.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that aren’t listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us giving details of the issue and any assistive technology you are using.
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 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
If you are in Northern Ireland and are not happy with how we respond to your complaint you can contact the Equalities Commission for Northern Ireland which is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’) in Northern Ireland.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
TMP (UK) Ltd. is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Compliance status
This website is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.
Non-accessible content
Issues with PDFs and other documents
We have built this site to be compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We have used third-party auditing and have also tested various pages and features with users who have a range of accessibility-related needs.
We are now focusing on making all new publications fully accessible and hope to achieve this no later than the end of 2023.
The accessibility regulations don’t require us to fix PDFs or other documents published if they’re not essential to providing our services.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
No items to add.
Disproportionate burden
No items to add.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
No items to add.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 11 Apr 2023. It was last reviewed on 11 Apr 2023.
This website was last tested on 11 Apr 2023. The test was carried out by TMP Worldwide (UK) Limited.
Most pages on the site were tested, with a focus made on reviewing varied page types and pages that contained elements or content where accessibility issues were previously identified.