Accessibility Statement for DevonJobs.gov.uk
Devon County Council is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, in line with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 and the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, aiming for Level AA conformance, with consideration of AAA criteria where feasible.
Our Commitment
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, you should be able to:
- Change colours, contrast levels, and fonts using browser or device settings
- Zoom in up to 400% without text spilling off the screen
- Navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
- Use screen readers (including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver)
- Access content with simplified authentication and reduced reliance on memory tasks
- Interact with larger touch targets and clearly visible focus indicators
We aim to make the website text as simple as possible to understand and follow inclusive design principles.
How Accessible This Website Is
This website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA standards due to the following known issues:
Non-compliant content:
Principle 1: Perceivable
Guideline 1.4. Distinguishable (Accessibility Problem 1.4.3)
- Attachments, logos and documents provided by third parties are not fully accessible — this includes poor colour contrast
- Contrast minimum
Guideline 1.4. Distinguishable (Accessibility Problem 1.4.5)
- Images of Text
Guideline 1.1. Text Alternatives (Accessibility Problem 1.1.1)
- No text alternative within documents
- Non text content in third party logos. We plan to add text alternatives for all images by September 2024.
- Non-text content: svg elements with an img, graphics-document or graphics-symbol role must have an accessible text. This refers to the filter icon.
Guideline 1.3. Adaptable (Accessibility Problem 1.3.1)
- Missing accessibility tags within documents
Principle 2: Operable
Guideline 2.1. Keyboard Accessible (Accessibility Problem 2.1.1)
- The 'Back to search results' button cannot be accessed using the keyboard.
Guideline 2.4. Navigable (Accessibility Problem 2.4.2)
- Page titles on PDF
Guideline 2.4. Navigable (Accessibility Problem 2.4.7)
- Focus Visible
Principle 4: Robust
Guideline 4.1 Compatible (Accessibility Problem 4.1.2)
- ARIA hidden element must not be focusable or contain focusable elements.
Content outside the scope:
- Older videos (pre-September 2020) may lack captions
- PDFs and documents published before September 2018 may not meet accessibility standards
- External websites linked from DevonJobs may not be fully accessible
What We’re Doing to Improve Accessibility
- Training content authors on accessibility best practices
- Regular accessibility audits using automated and manual testing tools
- Updating content and code to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards
- Reviewing and updating this statement annually
Translation
If you would like information on our website translated into another language, you may find one of the services listed below meets your needs. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of any external website or free website translators.
Feedback and Contact Information
If you need information in a different format (e.g. accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio, braille), or want to report an accessibility issue:
- Email: devonjobs@devon.gov.uk
- Phone: 01392 283000 – ask for Recruitment
- British Sign Language (BSL): Use an online interpreter service to contact us
We aim to respond within 3 working days.
Enforcement Procedure
If you’re not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Statement Preparation
This statement was last updated on 9 October 2025. The website was last tested using Silktide on 09/10/2025, covering all 49 pages.