Manual Test Analyst - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

About Lifeplus

With a history spanning over three decades, Lifeplus aims to be a global leader in holistic wellness by empowering millions to discover their inner health. The company produces and delivers top-tier nutritional supplements directly to clients worldwide, supported by a passionate community of customers and employees committed to fostering a legacy of wellbeing. Lifeplus champions diversity and believes success stems from cultivating a supportive and enjoyable workplace culture.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Manual Test Analyst to provide comprehensive testing support throughout various technology and business transformation projects. This role involves end-to-end testing responsibilities covering technical deployments, infrastructure, and process changes, ensuring that all solutions are rigorously tested before release to production.

You will collaborate closely with project teams, stakeholders, and developers both in the UK and the US to plan and manage testing activities, facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), oversee defect management, and deliver transparent reporting during the testing phases. You will also play a role in enhancing testing methodologies and helping teams standardize their testing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and conduct functional, integration, regression, and non-functional tests for IT and business modification projects.
• Create detailed test documentation, including plans, scenarios, cases, and scripts, aligned with project and business requirements.
• Manage and coordinate UAT processes, from scheduling and participant communication to script handling and defect tracking.
• Oversee defect lifecycle management, partnering with technical and project personnel to facilitate prompt resolutions.
• Provide ongoing analysis and communication of testing progress, results, and quality metrics throughout project execution.
• Advise project teams on appropriate testing methodologies suitable for Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project frameworks.
• Encourage the use of automated testing where feasible and guide on best practices for its implementation.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements by suggesting enhancements to testing procedures, standards, and techniques.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Experience conducting manual testing in technology or business transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop test plans, cases, scenarios, and scripts.
• Expertise in coordinating UAT and managing tests involving business users.
• Skill in defect management throughout testing using structured approaches.
• Working knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery environments.
• Experience with system integration and comprehensive system testing.
• Capability to engage stakeholders and communicate testing tasks to support successful delivery.

Desirable:

• Certification in ISTQB Foundation or higher.
• Familiarity with API testing using tools like Postman or SOAPUI.
• Exposure to advocating or assisting with automated testing strategies.
• Experience collaborating with global teams.
• Involvement in creating release notes or user documentation.

Contract Details

• Position Type: 12-month fixed-term contract
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM
• Location: Hybrid work model requiring 2-3 days per week onsite with flexibility for additional days when needed

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: A340,000 to A345,000 annually
• Wellbeing Support: Monthly provision of three free Lifeplus products plus 50% discount on additional products
• Performance Incentives: Bonuses linked to business success and personal performance
• Professional Development: LIFE Programme for skill building and career advancement with a post-completion salary increase of A32,000
• Learning Resources: Access to an on-demand Learning Management System
• Health Coverage: Life Assurance and Permanent Health Insurance starting from day one, including income support after six months of long-term illness
• Flexible Holidays: Option to buy or sell leave days according to personal preference
• Employee Perks: Discounts with major brands and on Lifeplus products
• Healthcare Support: BHSF Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, therapy, hospital stays, and injury
• Workplace Amenities: Weekly fresh fruit and complimentary beverages including coffee, tea, milk alternatives, plus fully equipped kitchen facilities
• Mental Health Assistance: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support
• Retirement Benefits: Pension plan with up to 6% employer contributions
• Community and Culture: Team socials, an annual company-wide event including life partners, and a welcoming established team environment
• Eye Care Support: Contributions toward eye tests and glasses for VDU use, plus eye care vouchers
• Fitness Incentives: Discounts on gym memberships and participation in a Cycle2Work scheme to encourage active lifestyles
• Referral Scheme: Cash rewards totaling A3750 for successful candidate referrals after probation