ICT Test Analyst

Role Type Police Staff
Local Policing/ Business Area ICT Department
Department ICT Department
Location HQ Waterwells
Grade SC6
Salary £35,772 per annum *This is uplifted by 1 Market Force Factors, up to £37,020 (MFFs reviewed on an annual basis)
Hours per Week 37
Type of Contract Permanent

Description 
We are looking for an experienced ICT Test Analyst to join our team, supporting the delivery of high-quality systems and services. You will play a key role in ensuring that business and technical solutions meet requirements through effective testing practices.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Analysis

Evaluate business and technical requirements to ensure clarity and completeness.
Identify testable elements and work with stakeholders to resolve ambiguities.

Test Design

Create detailed test cases and scripts based on defined requirements.
Define appropriate test data and expected outcomes.

Test Execution

Execute manual and/or automated tests in line with test plans.
Accurately record results against requirements.
Log defects and track them through to resolution.

Defect Reporting

Document defects clearly, including steps to reproduce, screenshots, and supporting logs.
Collaborate with support and development teams to verify fixes and carry out retesting.

Test Documentation

Maintain up-to-date test plans, cases, and execution results.
Ensure full traceability between requirements and test coverage.

Collaboration

Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a software testing or ICT Test Analyst role
Strong understanding of testing methodologies and lifecycle (e.g. Agile/Waterfall)
Experience writing clear, structured test cases and defect reports
Ability to analyse complex requirements and identify test scenarios
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

Company pension.
Employee discounts.
Free onsite parking.
Onsite gym.
Onsite canteen.
Cycle to work scheme.
Hybrid and flexible working.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
24 days annual leave, rising to 29 after five year’s continuous service. In addition to, Bank Holidays.

The successful candidate for this role will be vetted at level Staff MV. This means the individual will need at least 5 years worth of residency in the UK.

Please refer to the Role Profile document when completing the Statement in support of your application section of the form. In this section, you are required to provide evidence with specific examples for each of the Essential criteria included under the Experience and Qualifications section of the Role Profile. For each of the criteria, please write a paragraph detailing how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum criteria for the role. Applicants who do not provide this required evidence will unfortunately not be invited to interview.

Candidates applying for Gloucestershire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.

Need help with your application?

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At Gloucestershire Constabulary we recognise the benefits of increasing diversity across our force and the value of building a representative workforce. That is why it is important that people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, including those with a disability, apply and help us deliver excellence in policing throughout Gloucestershire. We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities. 

Closing Date 30/11/2026, 23:55

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