Test Analyst

Full‑Time, Fixed‑Term (2 year contract)

Applications are invited for the post of Test Manager in the University’s IT Department.

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Test Analyst to join our IT Department in a new role on a fixed‑term basis, while the University undertakes a major project to replace its Student Record System (SRS) and transform the operating model for Student Study Services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, supporting essential services that impact students and staff across the institution. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise will help maintain continuity and drive improvements during this period of transformation.

• The post holder will be responsible for creating or validating project‑level test deliverables that ensure the system works as intended and according to requirements.
• Ensure defects are tested, retested and resolved in a timely fashion.
• Ensure test risks and issues are escalated to the Test Manager.
• Support business and technical users with testing.
• Support Test Manager in the creation and collection of test metrics, dashboards and status reports with tools such as Azure Dev Ops.

• Hold a professional qualification relating to software testing, for example ISTQB Tester Foundation or ISTQB Tester Advanced – Test Manager.
• Have experience in interpretation and review of specifications, and in delivering complex test projects in roles of test lead and/or test manager.
• Have good working knowledge of test automation, Dev Ops, test environments, test data, test management and SDLC tools. Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to service excellence.
• Experience in testing Student Records and/or Admissions Systems.
• Experience in a range of test and defect management tools and processes such as Azure Dev Ops.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Training and Development opportunities.
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking.

The post is based in Egham where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Assistant IT Director, Paul Withey at

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at:

Please quote the reference: .

Closing Date: 23:59, 20 January 2026.

Interview Date:
To be confirmed.