About the job

Job summary

ONR do welcome applicants who require sponsorship through the skilled worker route. Unfortunately, this particular role does not meet the eligibility requirements. If you have any questions, please contact onr.human-resources@onr.gov.uk.

About ONR 

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is responsible for the regulation of nuclear safety and security across the UK. Our mission is to provide efficient and effective regulation of the nuclear industry, holding it to account on behalf of the public. 

As part of its 2025 strategy ONR is committed to being a modern and transparent regulator, delivering trusted outcomes and value. We are making substantial investments in new digital technologies and skills to enhance our regulatory processes and management of information.

Job Purpose

The Information, Technology and Delivery Directorate (ITDD) compromises of four teams in Information Technology (IT), Programme Management Office (PMO), Information Management and Data and Analytics. The IT Test Administrator supports the Test Management Office (TMO) within the IT function by supporting and ensuring all changes within scope of the ITDD are validated and aligned to existing test governance to protect the integrity of all business environments and systems.

The IT Test Administrator supports the Test Management Office (TMO) by supporting and ensuring all changes within scope of the Information Technology and Delivery Directorate (ITDD) are validated and aligned to existing test governance to protect the integrity of all business environments and systems.

About The Role

In order for any technology change to be successful the appropriate level of quality assurance needs to be undertaken. The role of the IT Test Administrator is responsible for supporting the strategic test approach works effectively with the Test Manager and Test Analyst to determine which types of testing (e.g., functional, non-functional, UAT) are required and aligns the business and IT test phases.

The IT Test Administrator will need to support the overall test approach & methodology and be seen as an important part of the development lifecycle.

 

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

• Defines test scenarios/cases from source material (e.g., requirements, user story) or subject matter experts in the absence of source material.
• Raises any potential gaps in coverage of test scope with the Test Lead during test design activity.
• Defines test scripts as required.
• Conducts testing as set out in the test plan and provides timely & detailed updates to the Test Lead
• Documents all defects/bugs encountered during test execution activity.
• Tracks defects/bugs through to resolution and carry out retests & regression testing where required.
• Aiding the development/support teams during their defect/bug investigations.
• Contributing to ideas and providing feedback to assist in the development of the products and services.

CDM Responsibilities

• None currently, however, at this level there could be an expectation to manage staff in the future – please make yourself aware of the CDM R2A2 on the staff handbook which details CDM responsibilities
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Location / Travel

This post may be undertaken from a base at any one of ONR’s office locations (Bootle, Cheltenham, or London).

ONR operates hybrid working (working in the office and or at home) as part of our flexible working policy. There is an expectation that everyone will spend time in the office on a regular basis, recognising that some work is better done face to face. Managers will work with their teams on what works best to meet individual, team, business and organisational needs to enable collaboration, as well as balancing personal choice and wellbeing.

Clearance Level

BPSS

Person specification

Person Specification

ONR is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all applicants. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to ensure the recruitment process is inclusive and barrier-free. For example, providing job descriptions in alternative formats, and providing communication support and accessible venues. If you would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact (ONR.Human-Resources@onr.gov.uk/ or 0203 028 0133 / 0203 028 0120) who will be able to provide further information and discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process. We will offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Applicants also have the choice to opt into our Guaranteed Interview Scheme when completing their application where we will offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

ONR recognises it has a role to play in helping those leaving the Armed Forces (veterans) and have introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans. This is part of a government initiative known as the ‘Great Place to Work for veterans. Veterans are officially defined as anyone who has served for at least one day in His Majesty’s Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve). All veterans who meet the minimum criteria for a role will be invited to interview and they have the choice to opt into this scheme when completing their application. To be eligible to apply for roles under the initiative, veterans must meet certain eligibility criteria below.

• have served for at least one year in His Majesty's Armed Forces (as a Regular or Reserve)
• be in transition from, or ceased to be a member of, His Majesty’s Armed Forces; and not already be employed by ONR.

Qualifications

Successful applicants should hold or be willing to achieve the following qualifications within the first 12 months: 

• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation
• ITIL Foundation V4

Essential Skills/Job Related Expertise

• A proven understanding of and a keen interest in Information Technology
• The ability to understand technical matters and solve problems.
• A logical systematic approach to analysis. Monitor and report the status and progress of various tasks to different stakeholders and to agreed quality standards.
• Evidence of being able to communicate to and work effectively with a wide range of internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability of delivering a quality service whilst being able to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence in the use of modern Microsoft based IT tools and applications.

 

 

 

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £28,936, Office for Nuclear Regulation contributes £27 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Please submit your application through the recruitment portal on the ONR website directly by clicking onto the link above apply at advertisers site where you can also download full job description

For Further Information

For more information about this vacancy please contact Adam Gewargis:

* - adam.gewargis@onr.gov.uk  

' - 07792 951 396

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the recruitment portal.

The closing date for receipt of applications 31 January 2024 at 11:45pm

Your application should include:

• CV to include a full record of your education and professional qualifications and a full employment history.
• A suitability statement (maximum of 800 words) highlighting how you meet the ‘essential skills and experience” required for the role, which will be used at shortlisting in conjunction with your CV.
• Where applicable highlight if you have any experience under ‘desirable skills and experience’ within the application form.

Throughout our shortlisting process, we will make decisions about your capability to do the job, based on evidence you provide against the essential criteria (and the desirable if applicable).

Important guidance when providing CV’s – please upload text-based CVs with no graphics or pictures to ensure the anonymisation function works correctly.

Please note -  if whilst completing your application, you use special characters such as (‘ ; “ - _ * ) within your examples, Hireserve will convert these characters into symbols.  We are currently unable to change this. 

Whilst these examples will appear on your application, this will not prevent it from being reviewed at the shortlisting stage.

ONR do welcome applicants who require sponsorship through the skilled worker route. Unfortunately, this particular role does not meet the eligibility requirements. If you have any questions, please contact onr.human-resources@onr.gov.uk.

 

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.