Accessibility statement

East Herts District Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This accessibility statement applies to:

  • https://jobs.eastherts.gov.uk/EastHerts/Home
  • https://jobs.eastherts.gov.uk/EastHerts/RegisterCV
  • https://jobs.eastherts.gov.uk/EastHerts/JobAlert
  • https://jobs.eastherts.gov.uk/EastHerts/Login
  • https://jobs.eastherts.gov.uk/EastHerts/WorkingForUs
  • https://jobs.eastherts.gov.uk/EastHerts/WhyWorkForUs
  • https://jobs.eastherts.gov.uk/EastHerts/MeetTheTeam
  • https://jobs.eastherts.gov.uk/EastHerts/Benefits
  • https://jobs.eastherts.gov.uk/EastHerts/Planning
  • https://jobs.eastherts.gov.uk/EastHerts/ApplicantHelp

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reason(s):

(a) non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

Perceivable information and user interface components.

Some text does not meet the requirements for WCAG 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum). This is intended, as some aspects of functionality are reduced in contrast when they cannot be used. One example of this is the “Previous” button when no previous selection is available.

Operable components and navigation.

There is currently only one way to find other web pages which is a list of related pages. This does not conform with WCAG 2.4.5 Multiple Ways We plan to add at least one other alternative in future, such as a site map or search.

There is one instance (Upload CV) of a form control that has more than one label associated with it. WCAG 2.4.6 Headings and Labels. This issue arises because the function is linked to a plugin that generates 2 labels. We plan to review how this could be met in the future.

Understandable operation of the user interface and information.

Standard for WCAG 3.3.3 Error Suggestion is not met. If an input error is automatically detected and suggestions for correction are known, then the suggestions should be provided to the user, unless it would jeopardise the security or purpose of the content. We plan to review how this could be met in the future.

Robust Content to be interpreted by a variety of agents.

Some elements of WCAG 4.1 guidelines regarding Robustness may not be met, such as WCAG 4.1.3 Status Messages. We plan to assess this, and address in future.

(b) the content is not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

reCAPTCHA.

Where reCAPTCHA is used, the accessibility is outside of our control. reCAPTCHA does offer alternative options to visual challenges, such as an audio challenge. Both the visual and audio challenges can be navigated via keyboard control. Audio and screen reading has not been tested as part of this assessment.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 28/06/2024 by Webrecruit.

Website pages were tested using the automated testing tool wave.webaim.org by the Webrecruit Product Team, as well as manual testing using the guidelines for assessing and fixing provided by w3.org/TR/WCAG21.

The statement was last reviewed on 28/06/2024.

Feedback and contact information

If you find any problems not listed on this page, or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact:

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:

We will consider your request and get back to you within 2 working days.

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).