Accessibility Statement

Accessibility overview

Astute People is committed to making its website accessible, inclusive and usable for all visitors, including candidates, employers, clients and partners.

Last updated: April 2026

This Accessibility Statement explains how Astute People ensures its website is designed and maintained to be accessible, usable and inclusive for all users, including those who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, browser zoom and contrast controls.

The site provides information for job seekers, employers and partners across specialist energy recruitment and engineering markets, including Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Nuclear and Data Centres.

Our accessibility commitment

Astute People is committed to providing equal access to its digital services and creating an inclusive online experience for every visitor.

We aim to make our website clear, consistent and easy to use across different devices, browsers, input methods and assistive technologies.

Standards and compliance

The Astute People website is designed to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standard.

We also consider our responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and relevant international accessibility principles where applicable.

As digital accessibility standards evolve, we continue to work towards WCAG 2.2 AA improvements as part of our ongoing website development.

Ongoing accessibility improvements

Accessibility is reviewed as part of our website maintenance, content updates, form improvements and development process.

• Reviewing page structure, headings, links and navigation for clarity
• Testing key website journeys for keyboard and assistive technology users
• Improving form labels, validation messages and supporting guidance
• Monitoring accessibility standards, browser changes and usability guidance
• Identifying and removing barriers that may affect access to content or services

Accessible website features

The Astute People website includes accessibility features designed to support usability, readability and inclusive access.

• Keyboard navigation: Core website navigation and interactive elements are designed to be usable without a mouse.
• Clear headings: Page content uses meaningful heading structures to support scanning, screen readers and search engines.
• Readable content: Website copy is written to be clear, concise and easy to understand.
• Text scaling: Content is intended to remain readable when users zoom or enlarge text.
• Colour contrast: Design choices aim to support readable contrast across key content and interface elements.
• Alternative text: Informative images use meaningful descriptions where required.
• Accessible forms: Forms are designed to include labels, guidance and validation support where possible.
• Reduced motion support: Motion effects are designed to respect user preferences where supported by the browser.

Third-party content and integrations

Some areas of the website may include third-party integrations, embedded content or external services. While we aim to provide an accessible experience across the website, we cannot always control the accessibility of third-party platforms.

Where possible, we work with providers and review third-party features to encourage accessible, inclusive and usable digital experiences.

Accessibility feedback and contact

We welcome feedback about website accessibility. If you experience an accessibility barrier, need information in a different format, or have difficulty using any part of the Astute People website, please contact us.

We aim to review accessibility feedback promptly and make reasonable improvements wherever possible.