At Sigmar Recruitment, we want everyone to be able to find and apply for jobs with us, and to use our services, regardless of disability. This statement explains how accessible our website and recruitment processes are today, where we know they fall short, how you can get help, and what we are doing to improve.
What this statement covers
This statement applies to:
- our website, www.sigmarrecruitment.com, including job search, job pages, online application forms, the Quick CV Drop Off form, and candidate sign-in and registration;
- the Word application forms we use in recruitment competitions; and
Some services linked from our website are provided by other organisations, such as the Talent Summit video library and social media platforms. Their accessibility is outside our direct control, but we will help you access the information in another way if you need it.
Compliance Status
We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA, the internationally recognised standard for digital accessibility.
Our website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. This means some parts do not yet fully meet the standard. The known issues are listed below, with the dates by which we plan to fix them.
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to meeting our obligations under the Employment Equality Acts 1998–2021, including providing reasonable accommodation in our recruitment processes, and under the Equal Status Acts 2000–2018. We also follow the approach set out in the European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020.
What works well
Our testing has confirmed that:
- all fields in our online application forms can be completed using a keyboard alone, without a mouse;
- you can zoom in using your browser's zoom controls;
- each page has a descriptive title; and
- you can apply for a job, or send us your CV, in other ways if our online forms don't work for you (see "Applying another way" below).
Known Accessibility Issues
Despite our best efforts, some content may not yet be fully accessible. We are working to address the following known limitations:
We know about the following problems. If any of them stops you applying or using our services, please contact us and we will help you another way (see "Applying another way" below).
Problem | Who it affects | WCAG criteria | Planned fix |
When the website shows its mobile layout, including at high zoom, the main menu cannot be opened with a keyboard. | Keyboard users, and people who zoom in | 2.1.1 | December18 2026 |
When a form is submitted with a mistake, error messages are not read out by screen readers, and required fields are not identified to them. | Screen reader users | 3.3.1, 1.3.1, 4.1.3 | December18 2026 |
Forms do not say in advance which fields are required, or which file types and sizes you can upload. | Everyone, especially screen reader, switch and voice control users | 3.3.2 | December18 2026 |
When the Quick CV Drop Off form opens, keyboard focus stays behind it, and can move back into the page while the form is open. | Keyboard and screen reader users | 2.4.3, 4.1.2 | December18 2026 |
On job pages, selecting "Apply Now" does not move keyboard focus to the application form. | Keyboard and screen reader users | 2.4.3 | December18 2026 |
The "Upload CV" and "Contact Us" header links are read out by screen readers with different names from the words shown on screen. | Voice control and screen reader users | 2.5.3, 4.1.2 | December18 2026 |
Documents and third-party content
- PDF documents: Some older PDF documents, such as historical salary guides, may not be fully optimized for screen readers. We are working to ensure all new PDFs meet accessibility standards.
- Videos: Some of our older video content may not have captions or transcripts. We are in the process of auditing our video library and adding captions to all new and key existing videos by January 2027.
Applying another way and reasonable accommodations
You do not have to use our online forms. If they don't work for you, you can:
- email your CV and the job reference to hello@sigmar.ie;
- call us on 01 4744600 and a consultant will take your application by phone;
- ask a consultant to help you complete an application; or
- ask for our Word application forms in another format, such as large print, plain text, or an unlocked version.
We will make reasonable accommodations at every stage of the recruitment process, including aptitude tests and interviews.
Feedback and contact
If you have difficulty using any part of our website or recruitment process, or need information in a different format, please contact our team:
- Email: hello@sigmar.ie
- Phone: +353 1 474 4600
- Contact form: https://www.sigmarrecruitment.com/contact/
It helps if you tell us which page or form you were using, what the problem was, and how you would like us to contact you.
We aim to reply within 1–2 working days. If you are applying for a job with a closing date, tell us and we will prioritise your request.
Complaints and escalation
If you are not satisfied with our response, please ask for your concern to be escalated to Julia Purcell, Head of Marketing. We will respond within 5 working days.
If you remain unhappy, you can seek independent advice or make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission, which deals with complaints under the Employment Equality Acts and Equal Status Acts. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission provides information on your rights under equality legislation.
How we prepared this statement
This statement was first published on 16th June 2025 and last reviewed on 30th September 2026.
It is based on:
- internal testing of our website in September 2026, using a keyboard only and the NVDA screen reader, at desktop width, mobile width and 400% browser zoom;
- a review of our website's code and content against WCAG 2.2 Level AA;
Julia Purcell, Head of Marketing is responsible for this statement. We will review it at least once a year, and whenever we make significant changes to our website or recruitment processes. Our next review is due by 30th September 2027.