Test Analyst

Overview

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 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.

Location: Egham

Salary: £41,374 per annum - including London Allowance. This is the expected starting salary for this post; however, appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Post Type: Full Time

Hours per Week: 35

Weeks per Year: 52

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 20 January 2026

Reference:

Right to work: The University cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position. The appointable candidate must be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of employment, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (2 year contract)

• 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
• Experience in interpretation and review of specifications, and in delivering complex test projects in roles of test lead and/or test manager
• 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 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.

Further details:
Job Description & Person Specification. Apply Online. The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history.