Quality Assurance Test Analyst (QAT)

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.

Salary: £34,075-£38,718

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 Tuesday 2nd September 2025

Are you passionate about precision, problem-solving, and making a real impact? As a Quality Assurance Test Analyst at the Office for National Statistics, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our systems run smoothly and deliver trusted, high-quality outcomes.

You’ll design and execute test cases, analyse results, and manage defects—turning insights into action. Working closely with developers, business teams, and third parties, you’ll help shape reliable services that support the nation.

What You’ll Do

• Define test conditions and create test scripts to validate system functionality.
• Execute tests independently and translate results into meaningful insights.
• Identify and manage defects, supporting informed decision-making.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure test strategies are effectively implemented.
• Apply domain knowledge to assess both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Contribute to agile delivery and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to design effective test cases from complex specifications.
• Experience working across technical and business teams.
• A proactive mindset and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to mentor others and contribute to the testing community.

Why ONS?

At ONS, your work helps shape national decisions. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, learning, and impact.

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

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