This accessibility statement applies to jobs.oxfordshire.gov.uk.
This website is run by Oxfordshire County Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
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change colours, contrast levels and fonts
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zoom in up to 200 per cent without the text spilling off the screen
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navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
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navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
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listen to most of 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.
We have designed this website with features that make it easier to use by everyone, including those with visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. We aim to reach level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). These are the international standard for accessible websites and content.
Feedback and contact information
If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us.
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).
Technical information
We are committed to making its website accessible in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
- Some headings are not nested properly. This fails WCAG 2.1 level AAA success criterion 2.4.10 (section headings). We'll try to fix this issue by August 2024
- Lists are not structured properly. This fails WCAG 2.1 level AA success criterion 1.3.1 (info and relationships). We'll try to fix this issue by August 2024
- At 200% zoom and more, the keyboard tabs through links within the hamburger menu whilst it is closed. This can be confusing for users. This fails WCAG level AA success criterion 2.4.7 Focus Visible. We'll try to fix this issue by August 2024
- Images of text cause problems for users who need to adjust how visual content like font size, spacing or colours are displayed. This fails WCAG level AA success criterion 1.4.5 Images of Text. We'll try to fix this issue by August 2024
- Elements must have sufficient colour contrast. This fails WCAG level AA success criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (minimum). We'll try to fix this issue by August 2024
- Not all images have alternate text. This fails WCAG level A success criterion 1.1.1 Non-text Content: We'll try to fix this issue by August 2024
Disproportionate burden
We don't believe that the cost required to fix these issues are a disproportionate burden within the meaning of the accessibility regulations. We will review this decision as issues arise.
Content that's not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
PDFs and other documents
The accessibility regulations don’t require us to fix PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018 if they’re not essential to providing our services. For example, we don’t plan to fix old PDF newsletters, posters or campaign materials that might still be published and accessed through our website.
Any new PDFs or other documents we publish should meet accessibility standards.
How we tested this website
Oxfordshire County Council monitors the website using SiteImprove manual checks and browser extensions. The last full in-house test was in May 2023. The test was carried out manually by our Applications and Systems Team.
We are testing jobs.oxfordshire.gov.uk only.
What we're doing to improve accessibility
We're doing our best to try to fix any issues we find. We continually monitor the accessibility compliance of our site. We will continue to monitor accessibility using automated and manual checks.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 8 May 2023. It was last reviewed on 23 January 2024.