Business & QA Analyst
Salary £ 36,500- £41,500
Working from home anywhere in the UK
Vacancy listed 21/05/2026
Application deadline 04/06/2026
Details
The NBN Trust is a small charity with a bold ambition: to make data work for nature. Since 2000, as the UK’s biodiversity data infrastructure, we’ve been making data accessible to inform better decisions about the natural world and connect people with nature.

Our vision is for nature thriving everywhere, in all its diversity, and our mission is for making data work for nature.

We are looking for a Business & QA Analyst on a fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible and offered initially until September 2027, to join our Better Biodiversity Data (BBD) team, which is focused on improving the quality of biodiversity data in Scotland. 

The job is offered on a full-time basis, but we work flexibly. 
Our people are based all over the UK and work remotely, so you must be able to work from home. You will need the right to work in the UK, or be ready to obtain it independently, and we take up two references after we make a job offer, one of which is from a current employer. 

We are a supportive and friendly organisation and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and personal situations. 

No agencies please.

The BBD Programme 

The BBD programme will establish a single, shared, online data management system (NBN Record Manager) for the storage of biodiversity data across Scotland, that improves and maintains dataflows for locally recorded biodiversity data. The Business & QA Analyst position is a key position in the NBN Record Manager development team, and is funded to September 2027, but there may be scope to extend the position subject to further funding. 

The Responsibilities of the Role

1. Quality assurance, testing, and release support 

  • Carry out end-to-end testing activities across the application. 
  • Manage user-acceptance testing.  
  • Manage resolution of defects and issues using agreed tools such as Jira.

2. Technical collaboration

  • Work closely with developers and data specialists to define application behaviour and integrations with other systems.
  • Assist with validating data migration and data integrity assurance. 

3. User workflow validation

  • Work with external partners to assess how NBN Record Manager supports real operational workflows. 
  • Gather feedback from users on usability and key functionality.
  • Promote change adoption by helping users understand system changes and new ways of working. 

4. Programme support  

  • Manage communications with stakeholders.
  • Provide regular updates to the BBD Programme Manager.
  • Maintain clear records of issues, priorities and testing activities. 
  • Work collaboratively with the wider NBN Trust team.
  • Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support successful delivery of the BBD Programme and NBN Record Manager development. 
 
5. General Responsibilities 
  • Attend any required learning and development opportunities, team events, and our annual conference. 
  • Collaborate effectively and respectfully with other departments. 
  • Contribute to a respectful and inclusive working environment. 
  • Ensure commitment to continuous professional development. 
  • Follow organisational policies including Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, IT, Finance, and EDI. 

These are the criteria we will be looking for in your application. If you don't meet all of them in full, but can offer something else that would help you excel in the role, we'd still encourage you to apply.

Experience (Essential) 

  • Software QA, testing, business analyst, or closely related delivery role.  
  • Creating and running  structured testing activity.  
  • Maintaining an issue backlog using Jira or Kanban.  
  • Working with data-centric web applications, APIs and data workflows
  • Confidence facilitating user walkthroughs, User acceptance testing, and feedback sessions.  
  • Understanding of UK data management practices and standards, including GDPR.

 Experience (Desirable)
 
  • Biodiversity data management, biological recording, or environmental data systems. 
  • Supporting software release cycles and release documentation. 
  • Knowledge of NBN Atlas, Recorder 6, Marine Recorder, iRecord, Aderyn, or comparable biological recording systems.  
  • Knowledge of biodiversity data standards (Darwin Core), taxonomic data (UKSI) and species record management workflows.  
  • Technical ability in relevant areas such as SQL, Python, JavaScript, data validation, scripting, or API testing. 

Skills & Personal Qualities

  • Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality assurance and testing.  
  • Able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.  
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
  • Adaptable and comfortable working in an environment where priorities may shift.  

Please note that if you don't meet all of the above in full, but can offer something else that would help you succeed in the role, we'd still encourage you to apply.
 
Application
To apply, please upload your CV and covering letter showing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please note that we need both to be able to assess your application, and owing to candidate volume, we won't be able to notify you if the application is incomplete. 


If you have any questions about the role that aren't answered here, please contact Philip Bysh  at p.bysh@nbn.org.uk


Finally, a word about AI: we know that many candidates are using AI to help them prepare their applications and have seen a significant increase in the number which seem similar and generic. We ask that people ensure their applications are a genuine reflection of their skills, experience and interests, and to ensure they verify any AI-suggested information. This will avoid damaging your credibility as a candidate and help us accurately assess your suitability for the role.

Thanks for your interest in working for the NBN Trust and good luck with your application. 
Benefits

Flexible working
Employer pension contribution of up to 7%
28 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays and 3 closure days

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