Test Assurance Analyst in Solihull

Xoserve is the UK gas industry’s Central Data Services Provider, playing a critical role in supporting the safe, efficient and reliable operation of Britain’s gas market. It provides a single, trusted source of industry data and services for gas suppliers, shippers and transporters, ensuring information is accurate, secure, and consistently shared across the sector. By managing the central gas register and providing insight on gas flows across the network, Xoserve helps the industry balance supply and demand and supports effective market processes that benefit consumers. As the energy system transitions, Xoserve is committed to enabling affordable, accessible decarbonisation by supporting the integration of green gas and biomethane into the UK’s energy mix. Xoserve is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we are building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone.

Role Summary

The Test Assurance Analyst supports the Test Assurance function by providing independent quality insight, structured testing evaluation, and robust analysis of test activities across Xoserve’s change portfolio and business as usual work. The role focuses on verifying that testing conducted by internal teams and suppliers meets required standards, is risk appropriate, and provides sufficient evidence to demonstrate release readiness. Working under the direction of the Test Assurance Manager, the Test Assurance Analyst reviews testing documentation, evaluates quality risks, validates evidence, and highlights gaps or weaknesses across internal teams and suppliers. The role supports the implementation of Xoserve’s Test Assurance framework and contributes to improving the maturity, consistency, and transparency of testing across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support the embedding of Test Assurance standards, governance controls, and best practices across all change and BAU initiatives.
• Participate in quality gates, assurance checkpoints, and release readiness assessments.
• Validate that testing activities follow risk based testing principles and align with organisational quality controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Test Assurance frameworks, processes, and metrics.
• Review testing documentation from internal teams and suppliers to confirm completeness, coverage, and compliance with Test Assurance standards.
• Analyse test evidence, requirements, and associated risks to assess testability and ensure adequate test coverage.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, defects, or quality issues in testing approaches or outputs, escalating where appropriate.
• Maintain clear traceability of assurance findings to requirements, risks, and defect insights.
• Assist in the oversight of supplier led testing activity, validating adherence to agreed testing approaches, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Review supplier outputs and raise queries or challenges where evidence is insufficient, unclear, or inconsistent with expectations.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to promote transparency and alignment.
• Communicate assurance findings clearly, objectively, and constructively for a range of audiences.

Specialist/Technical Expertise

• ISTQB Foundation certification or above.
• Experience supporting or contributing to testing activities across the full software delivery lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, including test design, planning, execution, and defect management.
• Ability to review test cases, evidence, and defect information to identify gaps, risks, or quality issues.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience producing structured documentation such as assurance notes, evidence reviews, or quality assessments.
• Comfortable working within governance, quality assurance, or audit like frameworks.
• Ability to identify and drive improvements, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience working in complex delivery environments with multiple teams and suppliers.
• Exposure to quality assurance functions, test governance, or assurance frameworks.
• Experience in the gas, energy, utilities, or other regulated industries.
• Awareness of large scale data platforms, industry systems, or data driven solutions.

What we offer

• A competitive annual salary up to £45,000 per annum, reflective of your skills and experience.
• Discretionary individual performance bonus linked to your overall contribution.
• Generous pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing- up to 12% employer contribution.
• Life insurance providing peace of mind for you and your family.
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) to rest and recharge.
• Income protection to support you should illness or injury prevent you from working.
• Enhanced annual leave options, including the ability to purchase additional holiday each year.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Access to contributory Private Medical Insurance for you and your family (Bupa).
• Health cashback plan for you and up to four dependent children (Medicash).
• 24/7 virtual GP, plus remote Physiotherapy, Mental Health Support, and Medical Second Opinion (Help@Hand).
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Octopus EV).
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks).
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Financial support for one annual professional membership subscription.
• A wide range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, cinema tickets, holidays, and more.
• Paid volunteering hours to support our local communities.
• Opportunity to take part in our twice yearly employee events, social activities, and ongoing engagement initiatives.

This is a hybrid working role from our Solihull office with frequent days in the office expected.