Test Analyst – UAT and Release Support

About the role

Hays is partnering with a leading London university to find an experienced Test Analyst to support a major portal transformation programme. You will work across business, technical and supplier teams to ensure new functionality is thoroughly tested and releases are delivered successfully.

Key responsibilities

• Create and execute test cases from requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate UAT activities and support business users.
• Manage defects through resolution and retesting.
• Maintain test evidence, status reporting and documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and project teams to investigate issues.
• Support release readiness and go‑live activities.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting UAT and functional testing in digital, portal or web projects.
• Background in university or public sector environments is preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proactive, able to work independently across multiple workstreams.

Required skills

• UAT and functional testing.
• Test case creation and execution.
• Defect management and retesting.
• Experience with CMS, portal or web platforms.
• API, integration and authentication testing.

What we offer

• Initial 3‑month contract with likely extension.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to support a major digital transformation programme.
• Competitive day rate (to be confirmed).