Organisation UK Sports Institute Salary £37,207 - £40,732 p.a Location Loughborough Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 17 November 2025 Interview date 1 December 2025 Job Description The Opportunity
The UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a full time Software Tester to join the Performance Data Systems Team on a fixed term basis.
A snapshot of the role
As a software tester, you will be involved in executing the testing strategy for all our applications. You will play an integral role in ensuring the quality and performance of existing systems and new products. You will carry out all forms of testing, inclusive of manual, regression and executing automated tests.
You will be involved in all aspects of agile software development. Actively participating in daily stand-ups, planning, design, retrospectives, and testing of software solutions used by the UK’s high-performance sport system (all Olympic and Paralympic sports and UK Sport Institute staff).
You will proactively contribute to continuous improvement of a high performing software development team.
If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.
If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment here at UKSI. All applications for all roles within our organisation will be subject to safer recruitment principles. Applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form, will have references checked and dependent upon role may be required to obtain Enhanced DBS vetting.
Application Method:
To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.
Important:
Once you begin your application on the portal you will have the option to type your answers in a free text box, however if you would prefer, you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are no more than 2 sides of A4. (please note that you can only upload 1 document to the portal so please ensure the questions appear either at the beginning or as a follow on from your CV)
Artificial Intelligence:
We are aware of an increase in the use of Artificial intelligence for applications. At the UKSI we are keen to get to know you as a person and AI-generated content may lack the specificity required and/or fail to address key criteria. We consider that personalised responses are essential to convey your individual skills, knowledge and experience. Therefore, to maintain the integrity and fairness of our recruitment process, we discourage the use of AI-generated content which may diminish your chances of success in your application. Please note this does not apply to the use of adaptive technology used to support an applicant's individual needs.
Key Dates for Applicants
Closing Date: 17th November
Interview Date: 24th November 2025- Telephone (if required), 1st December 2025 – In Person (Loughborough)
Additional information for applicants:
Please note that occasionally interview dates may be subject to change and may require additional stages. In these instances, we will do our upmost to ensure that candidates have sufficient notice and preparation time.
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