Senior Test Analyst (18 Month Fixed Term Contract)

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The Role & Key Responsibilities
Job title: Senior Test Analyst (18 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid)

Are you a detail-driven Test Analyst with a focus on quality assurance and skilled in translating technical complexity into actionable insights? Do you enjoy working on high-profile technology change projects and contributing to the growth of a test practice?

ABF Business Technology Services (BTS) are looking for an experienced Senior Test Analyst to join our maturing PMaaS (Project Management as a Service) function. In this assignment-based role, you’ll play a key part in shaping our internal consultancy model and delivering high-quality test services across strategically important technology projects for ABF’s diverse global businesses.

What you’ll be doing:
- Designing, creating, and executing robust test plans, scenarios, cases, and scripts for business-critical technology projects.
- Performing manual system integration and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring solutions meet quality standards and business needs.
- Analysing functional and non-functional requirements to create meaningful and effective test coverage.
- Logging, monitoring, and retesting defects with accuracy and detail, using structured test management and defect tracking tools.
- Acting as a subject matter expert in testing practices, consulting across multiple teams and vendors in an evolving project environment.
- Producing test reports and updates for Test Managers and Project Managers, supporting informed decision-making throughout delivery phases.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to facilitate UAT and ensure smooth transitions to business-as-usual operations.
- Supporting the ongoing development of the BTS PMaaS testing capability, sharing knowledge, and advocating best practices.
What you’ll bring:
- Extensive experience in software testing, with high proficiency in manual testing and defect management.
- Professionally qualified to BCS ISTQB Foundation Level or equivalent.
- Demonstrated skill in developing and implementing complete test plans and documenting results effectively.
- Proficient communication skills – able to translate technical information into clear language for business stakeholders.
- Highly organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work professionally and collaboratively within project teams across business and IT functions.
- Experience working with test tools (e.g., JIRA, X-Ray, or similar), though specific tool knowledge is flexible.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365) and working within complex, federated or consultancy-style environments is an advantage.
Location

Hybrid, a mix of office and homeworking. This role will be based at our Peterborough offices on the Lynchwood Business Park. The office has recently been renovated and along with a modern work environment has great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, free lunch option each day and a great team culture.

Associated British Foods Business Technology Services are continually reviewing our benefits to ensure our staff feel rewarded…

Associated British Foods is a global giant when it comes to the world of food processing and retail. Our ingredients division is the world’s second-largest producer of both sugar and baker’s yeast and our grocery brands occupy leading positions across the globe meaning that, in the UK, nine out of ten households use our brands.

Associated British Foods Business Technology Services (BTS) was first established in 2008 to deliver a centralised IT infrastructure and service to our fellow ABF businesses. We have now grown and operate in over 185 locations spread across 23 countries supported by a fantastic team of nearly 200. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we’re looking for people who are eager to join us in supporting and delivering this vision.

We want you to be a part of our future and to support you, so below are a handful of some of our benefits that are offered to our employees.

AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory)
Up to 10% Bonus
Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year
Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita
24/7 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you as and when necessary
Free lunch option available every day
Access to a staff shop with discounted ABF brand products

We’re looking for dedicated and conscientious people who embrace and live our values. If you are an individual who thrives in a collaborative, trusting and pioneering work environment, ABF could be the right company for you.

All recruitment activities into our ABF BTS team are supported by our AB Agri business.

Making your application

Ready to apply? Great! Simply register your details and upload your CV via our careers website – it usually takes just a few minutes. Please do not delay making your application. In the event of a high candidate response to this vacancy we may close the application period before the date shown and without notice.

So that we can support you to perform at your best, please let us know of any adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process by emailing [email protected]

As part of your application, we ask you to answer some equal opportunities questions that help us to monitor how inclusive our recruitment process is and identify areas we can improve in. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions with no impact on your application.

ABF BTS recruitment is supported by our AB Agri group and we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We have a PSL and do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

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Questions about this role?

If you have any questions about this role or need help applying please contact Taylor Waldon via [email protected].

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