
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay only meets a lower rate
£35,608 – £39,906 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 0.9× the going rate
This role may qualify only on a lower rate
Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £39,906.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2136 IT quality and testing professionals Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
The software testing team at the University of Portsmouth is a team within the Information Services PMO function, and is charged to use software testing tools and techniques to assure the quality of key digital solutions used by our customers across the university, in business areas such as HR, Finance, Facilities Management, Marketing etc.
This post is a key position in our digital transformation journey.
The job purpose is to be a Test Analyst within the Finance transformation programme, which will be delivering a Oracle Fusion business solution as a replacement to the current E5 system as part of a major transformation of the finance function.
As a Test Analyst within the Library and Information Software Testing team, you will work with the test manager, and other internal and external stakeholders, to ensure that the best possible software testing is done to assure that supplied systems meet business requirements of Stakeholders of the programme, support their businesses processes, are the best they can be, and are fit for purpose for users.
This role would suit an experienced test analyst who has hands-on testing on a major digital transformation programme, with demonstrable testing knowledge and experience.
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on week commencing 16 November 2026.
This appointment is a fixed-term contract of 11 months.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Jason Mudge at [email protected]
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
Salary Information:
New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
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The range sits inside the market's middle half (£36,972–54,860), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £41,700 standard floor, but clears the £33,400 new entrant rate.
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Not necessarily. University of Portsmouth holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2136 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.