Job Vacancy Quality Assurance Test Analyst

Salary/Benefits: [Band 4: £36,673 - £42,911 (plus £4,194 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)] and a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%, plus flexible and hybrid working options.

Location: Bootle, Cheltenham or London

Work with a sense of purpose - help keep the UK's nuclear industry safe and secure.

Why join us:

We are the UK's independent nuclear regulator, dedicated to keeping the UK's nuclear industry safe and secure. We invest in our people to build capability and resilience within our great teams, underpinned by our inherent focus on inclusion and excellence. Our values, ‘supportive, open-minded, fair and accountable,' shape how we work. Use your professional expertise to make a positive impact. Be part of a team committed to being a modern, transparent regulator delivering trusted outcomes and value. And, support our mission to protect society by securing safe nuclear operations. As a Quality Assurance Test Analyst, you'll get the training to become an essential part of our dedicated team. Show us you've got the right aptitude and capabilities and we'll give you the training to build a first-rate career.

What you'll be doing:

Working with our dedicated safeguards specialists and IT department, you will manage quality assurance and change processes across multiple environments. This will enable continuous development - coordinating the release schedule to ensure improvements don't impede Business As Usual Activities. It's a pivotal role, which is why we'll be giving you 15 months of structured training to bring you up to speed. As your skills grow, you'll take on more responsibilities such as producing test plans and End of Test reports for each development project, and ensuring product compliance against quality improvement targets. In short, it's a chance to learn as you go.

Your work will support ONR's national and international reporting obligations, which are a critical part of what we do. SIMRS (Safeguards Information Management and Reporting System) supports the provision of our monthly cycle of statutory reporting to the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) and other international partner states in meeting UK's international safeguards obligations. As part of our team, you'll make sure we're a world-class regulator.

What do you need to be great for this role?

You don't need specific software testing experience for this role, but you do need enthusiasm. We're looking for a professional who's keen to learn and is committed to professional development. In addition to dedication, you'll need the drive to meet deadlines, an eye for detail and a gift for collaborative working. Good with people, you'll always communicate clearly and strive to provide a quality service. Ideally, you'll also have some IT experience, but this isn't essential. We'll help you learn and gain ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation if you don't have this qualification already.  

Pay, Benefits, Culture

Our people's dedication to public safety and security is central to the delivery of our commitments to the public we serve. We therefore offer competitive salaries, with this role attracting a salary of £36,673 - £42,911 (plus £4,194 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)] and a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Plus, flexible and hybrid working options in addition to generous holiday entitlement. Discover more about:

Our colleagues are from all walks of life with varied personal experiences and career journeys into ONR. We want the best people for our roles. As an inclusive employer we welcome diverse perspectives and value individuals' contributions, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion, or belief.