Product Tester

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Fareham is seeking a candidate for a quality assurance role focusing on testing and analysis. This position offers flexibility in working arrangements and values individuals who are passionate about digital technology and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include executing tests, supporting leadership, and maintaining quality assurance processes. Ideal candidates should have strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Excel, among other competencies.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Option to buy/sell holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working to tight deadlines.
• Strong data analysis skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using Excel for data manipulation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mid‑Market Team Leader in developing testing initiatives.
• Execute testing manually and via internal automation tool.
• Create, maintain, and execute test tools and test data.

Skills

Strong data analysis skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in using Excel

Ability to learn quickly

Curiosity to ask questions

Job description

Working hours: This role is available on a part‑time, job‑share or full‑time basis.

Location: Ideally Fareham, but we’re flexible/hybrid.

Closing date for applications: 2nd November 2025.

Do you have a passion for Digital Technology and a commitment to excellence in testing and quality assurance for our customers? Are you eager to learn and adapt quickly?

As a Five‑star rated eTrade insurer, we rely on talented individuals like you to help us maintain our top position. We prioritise our customers in everything we do, and we seek like‑minded individuals to join us on this journey.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part‑time, flexible hours, job share, and an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

The Retail Test Team is part of a wider Digital and Proposition team, working collaboratively to ensure seamless operations and excellent customer outcomes. Our teams are dedicated to various aspects of delivering high quality outputs, ensuring that our Broker partners and customers receive the best possible products and experiences.

The Retail Test Team ensures all changes and system functionalities perform as expected. The team rigorously tests new developments and updates, identifying any issues or incidents to guarantee smooth and reliable operations for our Retail functions.

Reporting to the Retail Automation Test Lead, this role will require strong working relationships with members of the UKGI Pricing & Underwriting Department and other areas of UK Retail, along with collaboration with external parties.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Mid‑Market Team Leader in developing and implementing testing initiatives.
• Analyse and update test data and write test scripts to fit the requirements under test.
• Execute testing manually and via internal automation tool, analyse results, ensuring any defects are accurately recorded, investigated and monitored through to resolution.
• Create, maintain, and execute test tools and test data with a high level of accuracy.
• Continue to maintain and develop a good understanding of Quality Assurance processes.

Your skills and experience

• Proven experience of working to tight deadlines.
• Strong data analysis skills and attention to detail (with preferred experience of analysing requirements and/or specifications).
• Proficiency in using Excel for data manipulation, analysis and developing formulas.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to different ways of working.
• Passionate and care about the outcome.
• Curious enough to ask the next question.
• Able to change approaches to gain a shared understanding and achieve the best outcome.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Who we are

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people, and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is a long‑standing player in the insurance industry.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives, and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs, or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social, and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest‑established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

The financials

• 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme
• Annual company bonus
• Income Protection
• Life cover – four times your salary

Time away

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday
• Three days paid volunteering
• Up to 16 weeks’ full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Your health is important to us

• Access to Private medical insurance
• Virtual GP appointments
• Discounted gym membership
• Free flu jab
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners

We're making a difference

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the ‘UN Business Ambition for 1.5˚C’ pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.