Accessibility Statement for EmploymentCONNECT

This accessibility statement applies to the EmploymentCONNECT Employer Engagement website.

EmploymentCONNECT is committed to making this website accessible to as many people as possible, including people with disabilities.

This website is funded by Aberdeenshire Council, and we aim to meet the accessibility requirements of the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 and the Equality Act 2010.

Using this website

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. This means you should be able to:

We have also used clear language, consistent navigation and a logical heading structure wherever possible.

For advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability, visit AbilityNet’s My Computer My Way:

How accessible this website is

We have tested the website using a combination of automated and manual accessibility checks.

The website has been tested for:

Automated testing has also been carried out using Google Lighthouse and the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool.

At the time of testing:

WAVE identified three automated contrast warnings relating to white text displayed over the photographic hero image. These elements were manually reviewed. A dark overlay is used behind the text to provide clear visual contrast against the photographic background.

Automated accessibility tools cannot identify every accessibility issue, so these results have been supplemented by manual testing.

Compliance status

This website has been designed to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.

Based on the automated and manual testing undertaken, we are not currently aware of any content on this website that fails to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA requirements.

Accessibility will continue to be reviewed as the website and its content develop.

Feedback and contact information

If you have difficulty accessing any part of this website, need information in a different format, or would like to report an accessibility problem, please contact the Employment Support Team at Aberdeenshire Council.

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01467 533058

You can also contact EmploymentCONNECT:

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01467 468585

We will consider your request and aim to provide an appropriate response or alternative format wherever possible.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website.

If you find an accessibility problem that is not covered by this statement, or think that we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact the Employment Support Team using the details above.

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 accessibility concern, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):

https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

The Employment Support Team at Aberdeenshire Council is committed to making the EmploymentCONNECT Employer Engagement website accessible in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

The website has been developed with WCAG 2.2 Level AA as its accessibility standard.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 27 August 2026.

The website was last tested on 27 August 2026.

Testing included automated assessment using Google Lighthouse and WAVE, supplemented by manual checks covering keyboard navigation, focus visibility, heading structure, landmarks, alternative text, links and controls, colour contrast, zoom and responsive reflow.

Testing was carried out on the EmploymentCONNECT Employer Engagement website by the website developer.