HIRING MANAGER DETAILS

HIRING MANAGER NAME

Gloria Simoni

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT NUMBER

07719820556

TEMP/CONTRACTOR ROLE INFORMATION

JOB TITLE

Test Analyst

FACULTY / DIVISION

Refer to the UOB Org Chart – link here Organisational Structure Chart

Schl/Sect Name ITS

Schl/Sect code (e.g 4106): 4…      

Dept Name IT Projects

Dept Code (e.g 8251): 8…      

PREFERRED START DATE

14/07/2025

EXPECTED END DATE OR CONTRACT LENGTH

3 months

ANTICIPATED UOB GRADE IF APPLICABLE

N/A

ANTICIPATED CANDIDATE PAY RATE

(DAY RATE CONTRACTORS ONLY)

Agency charge and VAT will be added

£300

MAXIMUM AGENCY CHARGE

(DAY RATE CONRTRACTORS ONLY)

CONFIRM IR35 STATUS & SEND THE OUTCOME

(DAY RATE CONRTRACTORS ONLY) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-employment-status-for-tax 

Inside IR35

TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK/ SPECIFIC SHIFT PATTERN

Standard full time UOB hours are 35 per week

35

OFFICE LOCATION

31 Great George Street, Bristol

BLENDED WORKING EXPECTATIONS

i.e. number of days in the office/work from home and which day/days are required onsite

3 days onsite, 2 days remote (this may vary based on testing requirements)

REASON FOR THE ROLE

Short-term requirement for a project test analyst for the Modern Network programme

DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE/ RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a detail-oriented Test Analyst/Lead to support a large-scale Network Replacement Project (Modern Network) at the University of Bristol.

This role will be instrumental in planning, executing, and reporting on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-user device testing, ensuring minimal disruption to staff, faculty, and students. The successful candidate will also contribute to data analysis for Building Discovery for the locations to be cutover, test plan development, and the creation of test scripts tailored to complex university environments.

Working with Network engineers, Third Parties and Technical Service Managers to hands on test and co-ordinate Business Verification along with defect investigation and triage, where needed.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED

1. Test Planning & Preparation

• Develop comprehensive test plans for UAT and end-user device testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including IT, faculty, and administrative staff, to define test objectives and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure test coverage for diverse device types and operating systems (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Printers, VOIP, Security systems etc.) used across the university.

2. User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Coordinate and execute UAT (defined as Smoke and Business Verification Testing) across multiple departments and user groups.
• Facilitate UAT sessions, log issues and feedback, and work with technical teams for resolution.
• Support business users in navigating test processes and documenting results effectively.

3. End-User Device Testing

• Test network connectivity, user performance, and compatibility across various end-user devices.
• Simulate common use cases (e.g., Managed devices, AV, VOIP, security equipment, lecture streaming, remote access, lab software) to validate functionality post-network changes.
• Monitor and record device-specific issues during transition phases.

4. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse test data and user feedback to identify trends, issues, or gaps.
• Produce clear, actionable test reports for technical teams and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to go/no-go decision-making with evidence-based reporting.

5. Defect & Issue Management

• Log defects using appropriate tools (e.g., JIRA, Halo).
• Track issue resolution and re-test fixes to ensure quality and functionality.

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Test Analyst/Lead or similar role in infrastructure or network-related projects.
• Strong understanding of UAT and experience working with non-technical user groups.
• Knowledge of end-user device testing, particularly in heterogeneous environments.
• Ability to design and execute manual test cases and interpret technical requirements.
• Competent in data analysis using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Excellent documentation skills: test scripts, reports, defect logs
• Solid working knowledge of Excel, spreadsheets, and basic data analysis
• A proactive, user-focused mindset with strong attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience in large-scale academic or public sector IT projects.
• Familiarity with network infrastructure concepts (LAN, Wi-Fi, DNS, etc.).
• ISTQB Foundation or equivalent certification.
• Experience with accessibility and assistive technologies in testing environments.

IS A DBS CHECK REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE? IF SO, PLEASE CONFIRM WHICH TYPE

No

CONFIRM IF AGENCY CAN CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY TO DISCUSS THE ROLE

Yes

BUDGET CODE

L100303-102

MAIN TIMESHEET APPROVER / STAND IN

Charlie Westcott