Accessibility statement
This statement applies to content published on the manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk website. It does not apply to the various subdomains or other websites associated either with mmu.ac.uk or Manchester Metropolitan University.
The website is run by Manchester Metropolitan University. We want everything we do to be accessible and we’re building our website so that it can be used by as many people as possible.
We’ve designed our website so that:
- we meet the WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standard;
- you can use it on as many devices as possible and you have the same experience on each device
- text is clear, simple and as easy to read as possible
- you can navigate the website with different input devices (mouse, touch screen, keyboard, speech recognition software)
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you are disabled.
How accessible is our website?
We know that some parts of our website are not fully accessible and we’re working to ensure they are as soon as possible. We maintain a programme of review and improvement, scanning our website on a weekly basis. Additionally, we are rebuilding our website on a new platform, expected to launch in May 2025.
Details can be found in the Non-accessible content section of this statement.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format, such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
- email: digital-accessibility@mmu.ac.uk
- call: 0161 247 4646
- face to face at: The Student Hub, Business School, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6BH
We’ll consider your request and aim to get back to you within ten days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
If you find problems not listed here or think we don’t meet accessibility requirements, please use the contact details above to let us know.
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 about this website’s accessibility
Manchester Metropolitan University is 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 2.2 AA standard due to the non-compliances listed below.
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:
Non-accessible Content
- Our cookie banner is not fully accessible, in particular when zoomed in it does not flow correctly (WCAG 1.4.10). Some users might experience the explanatory text being cut off.
- Some of our form inputs are not correctly labelled (WCAG 1.3.1)
- Some of our active links may not meet the required contrast level (WCAG 1.4.3)
PDFs and other documents
We know that some of our PDF job descriptions are not fully accessible and are working to ensure all new PDF job descriptions are compliant. In particular we know:
- Some pages aren’t properly titled (WCAG 2.4.2)
- On some pages there isn’t sufficient contract (WCAG 1.4.3)
- Tables are sometimes not ordered correctly (WCAG 1.3.2)
Videos
Our website hosts numerous videos which are managed through various platforms. Not all of these will contain captions or sub-titles.
Disproportionate Burden
Not applicable.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We’re currently in the process of rebuilding our whole careers website, ensuring accessibility is at the core of the programme.
We have updated our job description PDF template to ensure it is compliant.
We monitor the accessibility of our website through clear guidelines, tools and governance to ensure we continue to maintain and improve the accessibility of our website.
Additionally, we continue to work with colleagues to ensure we produce content which is both accessible and usable.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 2nd August 2024.
This website was last tested on 1st August 2024. The test was carried out internally using our approved tool: Monsido.
The University scans all pages on its careers website to ensure that the framework for delivering an accessible website remains effective and that all content contributors are supported to deliver accessible content.