Job Description

BPAS is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Test Engineer to join our team. This is a part-time role for 15 hours per week, working remotely, with occasional travel to BPAS units. A detailed working pattern can be found below.
About the role
As a Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of the Booking and Client Administration Systems (BIS and CAS). You will develop and implement testing plans, collaborate with software engineers to resolve issues, and ensure system stability through rigorous testing processes.
This is a vital role within our team, helping to ensure the stability and effectiveness of our systems, which directly impact the quality of service we provide to clients.
About You:
To be successful at this role, you'll be adetail-oriented and proactive individual with strong analytical skills and a passion for ensuring software quality.
You will also have an ability to multi-task, prioritise tasks effectively, and maintain detailed documentation.
Main duties of the job

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive test plans, covering full system testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Defining and documenting standardised testing processes and ensuring thorough retesting of identified issues.
• Working closely with developers to document and resolve issues, ensuring software releases meet high-quality standards.
• Investigating and resolving urgent system issues reported by staff, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Assisting the Administration and Testing Lead with helpdesk duties and system troubleshooting.

About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:

• Life assurance cover at 3 times salary
• 34 days annual leave per year
• A defined contribution pension scheme.
• You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.

BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
xc2xa325,293 to xc2xa328,552 a year pro-rata for part time- Depending on skills and experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
B0201-HO-TE-152
Job locations
Orion House
Athena Drive
Warwick
CV34 6RQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found in the additional documents for you to download and review.
Further Information:
Salary: xc2xa325,293 to xc2xa328,552- pro-rata for part-time hours, depending upon skills and experience.
Hours: 15 Hours per week
Tuesday 12:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 17:00
Thursday 12:00 - 17:00
Location: Home based - attendance at head office when business needs requires - Leamington Spa,CV34 6RQ
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment. Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found in the additional documents for you to download and review.
Further Information:
Salary: xc2xa325,293 to xc2xa328,552- pro-rata for part-time hours, depending upon skills and experience.
Hours: 15 Hours per week
Tuesday 12:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 17:00
Thursday 12:00 - 17:00
Location: Home based - attendance at head office when business needs requires - Leamington Spa,CV34 6RQ
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Understanding of GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and their application in the workplace.
• Strong grasp of system testing principles and best practices.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) for collaboration with developers, stakeholders, and end-users.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to document test cases and results effectively.

Qualifications
Essential

• English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2

Experience
Essential

• Experience working with Jira or similar ticketing systems.
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies, including manual and automated testing approaches.
• Confident IT user, experienced with Microsoft Office and Windows environments.

General
Essential

• Do you support women's right to chose abortion?
• This role is for 15 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday based at home with occasional travel to Head Office in Leamington Spa. Can you commit to this shift pattern?
• Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.

Desirable

• Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.

Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Understanding of GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and their application in the workplace.
• Strong grasp of system testing principles and best practices.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) for collaboration with developers, stakeholders, and end-users.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to document test cases and results effectively.

Qualifications
Essential

• English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2

Experience
Essential

• Experience working with Jira or similar ticketing systems.
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies, including manual and automated testing approaches.
• Confident IT user, experienced with Microsoft Office and Windows environments.

General
Essential

• Do you support women's right to chose abortion?
• This role is for 15 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday based at home with occasional travel to Head Office in Leamington Spa. Can you commit to this shift pattern?
• Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.

Desirable

• Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.