We’re looking for a skilled and detail‑oriented Test Analyst to join our IT & Change team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high‑quality software solutions within a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £40,000
Location: Blackpool / ad‑hoc working from home
Status: Permanent
Closing Date: 10 July 2026
The Role
As part of the team, you’ll be involved in testing activities across the full Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), working closely with colleagues to ensure solutions are reliable, effective, and fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute functional and non‑functional testing across a range of projects
- Contribute to test planning, estimation, and test case design
- Build, maintain, and execute manual and automated regression test suites
- Support and develop automation testing using Leapwork (or similar tools)
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality outcomes
- Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities
- Log, track, and manage defects through to resolution
- Collaborate with IT, Change, and business teams throughout delivery
- Follow and promote testing standards, best practices, and governance
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and frameworks
Essential Requirements
- Experience working across the Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC)
- Experience creating and executing test cases and test plans
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Knowledge of Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies
- Good analytical and problem‑solving skills
Desirable Requirements
- Experience testing Salesforce platforms
- ISTQB Foundation (or higher) certification
- Experience working on transformation or change programmes
- Experience working with third‑party suppliers
- Understanding of project delivery practices
- Exposure to automation testing (ideally with no/low‑code tools)
Skills and Attributes
- Strong attention to detail
- Organised and methodical approach to testing
- Proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to learn
- Collaborative team player
- Confident communicator
Why join FSB?
At FSB, you’ll be part of an organisation that makes a tangible difference to small businesses. You’ll work in a supportive and collaborative environment, with the opportunity to influence policy and drive meaningful change.
What we offer
- 26 days holidays per year plus bank holidays with theoptionto buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot*
- Annual Flex Pot* to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
- Health cash plan* (Access to claim back numerous benefits, including towards dental treatment, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy, counselling, health and wellbeing)
- Critical illness and income protection insurance*
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders
- Group Personal Pension (GPP)
- Applicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms
How to apply
All applications to be received by 10 July 2026. Any applications received after this date will be held on file for a maximum of 6 months and reviewed if the first round of applicants are unsuccessful.
Please email your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria to HR.Recruitment@fsb.org.uk.
Additional Information
All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.
As an equal opportunities employer, FSB is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees can bring their whole self to work. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply and join FSB. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact the HR department at hr.recruitment@fsb.org.uk.
Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are successful and short‑listed for interview you will be contacted by email.
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