Lead Quality Assurance Test Analyst

Office for National Statistics

Newport

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working and flexi-time

Market leading pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Opportunities to learn new technology & skills

Diversity Network Groups

Civil Service Sports and Social club

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Test Analyst in Newport. This role involves shaping functional testing, driving standards, and influencing stakeholders. Candidates should have strong skills in test design, quality planning, and excellent communication. The position is full-time with hybrid working options, generous benefits including a market-leading pension scheme and flexibility in working patterns.

Qualifications

Expertise in test design and execution sufficient to set organizational standards.
Ability to lead and guide multiple teams in test analysis.
Strategically lead and plan for multiple teams in quality and test planning.
Strong communication skills between technical and non-technical parties.
Proficient in leading and coaching defect management processes.
Understanding of the Software Delivery Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

Drive quality assurance excellence and set standards for functional testing.
Shape the future of functional testing and drive complex problem-solving.
Influence senior stakeholders across the organization.

Skills

Test Design & Execution

Test analysis

Quality & Test planning

Communication

Defect management

Understanding of SDLC

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Location: The locations for this role are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham) and Manchester.

We operate a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations and working between office and remote throughout the week. As part of the hybrid working arrangement there is a 40% minimum office attendance requirement.

Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job Share

Closing Date: Apply before 11:55pm on Thursday 13th November 2025

Are you ready to take the lead in driving quality assurance excellence?

We are looking for a dynamic Lead Quality Assurance Test Analyst to shape the future of functional testing. In this pivotal role, you'll set the standard for excellence, drive complex problem-solving, and influence senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The Quality Assurance Test (QAT) Team designs and executes test cases, as part of a broader risk‑based test plan to ensure that systems, services, and end‑to‑end processes are integrated and operationally ready. As a Lead Quality Assurance Test Analyst you will set the functional test approach for test analysis, establishing standards and methods. You are accountable and responsible for activities at high risk.

What skills are we looking for?

Test Design & Execution - expertise sufficient to set the standard for our organisation
Test analysis - able to lead and guide multiple teams in test analysis
Quality & Test planning - can lead and plan strategically for multiple teams
Communication - particularly between technical and non‑technical parties.
Defect management - can lead and coach others in improving defect management processes
Understanding of SDLC (Software Delivery Life Cycle)

For a full job description and details of the skills & experience we are looking for, please click the APPLY button to see our full advert on Civil Service Jobs.

In return we offer you:

✔Hybrid working and flexi‑time so you can work around your life, not the other way around!

✔A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 29%

✔ A choice of working patterns *for every role* full‑time, part‑time, job‑share.

✔Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)

✔Opportunities to learn new technology & skills on the job, utilising blocked out Protected Learning Time in your weekly schedule and taking advantage of the support of our Communities of Practice

✔Employee Assistance Programmes

✔Diversity Network Groups

✔Mental Health Allies

✔Civil Service Sports and Social club

✔Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays

For more information about this role, a full application pack, and to apply, please hit APPLY to be taken to Civil Service Jobs.

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