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    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Newport

Requirements

  • Functional testing - You can design and execute a wide range of testing techniques and communicate test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You can make decisions on the environment for testing and can coach others. You can identify defects, alert the business to them, and help to prioritise them based on defect severity.
  • Non-functional testing - You can show an awareness of non-functional testing techniques. You can execute non-functional test scenarios and identify defects. You can run non-functional tests others have written and know the processes to do so.
  • Technical breadth - You can demonstrate a good working knowledge of different tools and techniques. You can identify appropriate test approaches to meet business needs and can collate and present meaningful information for test approaches and outcomes to a wide range of technical and business stakeholders.
  • Test analysis - You can think creatively, ask the right questions, and critically evaluate and communicate findings to a larger team. You can lead investigative work into problems and opportunities with test processes and can drive the collection of information and the creation of test strategies and recommendations for improvements to existing test approaches.
  • Strategic insight - Understands organisational testing strategy and objectives. Understands what the business area(s) are trying to complete. Can align testing resource and activities across teams to assist decision making and action. Able to align testing activities with objectives to create strategic insights that inform policy and proposition.
  • Qualification- holds ISTQB Software Testing Foundations Certification.

Responsibilities

  • Test planning co-ordination
  • Test scheduling, including test plans, dependencies, people, and products
  • Risk identification and management
  • Assurance against SLAs and functional/non-functional requirements.
  • Production of evidence to support monitoring of operational readiness through delivery of entry / exit criteria via formal gateways.
  • Ensure all test resources and pre-requisites are in place.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work but in a hybrid format with a minimum of 40% office attendance required.

What is the salary for the Test Manager position?

The salary for the Test Manager position is £56,020, along with a contribution of £16,228 towards a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Is there a requirement for specific qualifications?

Yes, the role requires you to have an ISTQB Software Testing Foundations Certification.

What are the essential skills I need for this position?

Essential skills include functional and non-functional testing knowledge, technical breadth, test analysis, strategic insight, and effective communication skills.

What types of projects will I be working on?

You will work within a major project or across multiple smaller projects, defining the quality assurance and testing approach aligned with the ONS’s QAT Strategy.

What kind of support can I expect for professional development?

ONS offers Protected Learning Time for personal development and a supportive Community of Practice to help with career progression.

Are there flexible working options available?

Yes, ONS is committed to flexible working arrangements, including options for part-time work, job sharing, or other flexible arrangements.

What kind of testing does this role involve?

The role involves both functional and non-functional testing, including test planning, risk identification, and assurance against SLAs.

How is the selection process structured?

The selection process consists of two stages: an application stage that assesses your work history and personal statement, followed by an interview stage.

What behaviours will be assessed during the selection process?

The selection process will assess behaviours such as Managing a Quality Service, Working Together, and Communicating and Influencing.

Is there a security clearance requirement for this role?

Yes, successful candidates must undergo a security check and meet the residency requirement of being present in the UK for three consecutive years prior to applying.

How will applicants be supported during the recruitment process?

All applicants are welcome to provide details of any reasonable adjustments needed for the recruitment process, and assistance can be requested from the recruitment team.

What should I include in my personal statement?

Your personal statement should highlight your skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role, providing clear examples for each essential skill criterion listed in the person specification.

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We’re the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics. The statistics we gather make a real difference, helping people make important decisions for the nation and our communities on everything from health and education to the environment and the cost of living. We’re responsible for the census that happens every ten years and share information and analysis about some of the UK’s most topical issues. Based on feedback from colleagues, the ONS has been named by Glassdoor as one of the best places to work in the UK in 2023. We’re the first Civil Service department to make it into the top 50.

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