Leeds City Council – Software Tester Apprentice (Level 4)

Leeds City Council

Leeds (LS2 8BB)

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 31 August 2025)

Posted on 15 August 2025

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Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and highly motivated candidate to join our Level 4 Digital Apprenticeship Programme at Leeds City Council. This role will assist with the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of digital systems and services. You will gain practical experience and training in various aspects of IT support and development.

Wage

£24,796 a year

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Training course
Software tester (level 4)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 October 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • The programme is designed to provide comprehensive training and practical experience over the duration of the apprenticeship.
  • Candidates will work with specific teams and projects, gaining exposure to different aspects of digital transformation within their chosen area.  

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of digital platforms and systems.  
  • Provide technical support to colleagues and users of digital services.  
  • Help maintain network security, ensuring data protection and compliance with LCC policies.  
  • Participate in digital projects, contributing to planning, testing, and implementation phases.  
  • Maintain accurate records of IT assets, user requests, and incidents.  
  • Compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.  
  • Collaborate with other teams and services to support digital initiatives.  
  • Support the development and delivery of reporting dashboards for LCC service areas and staff.  
  • Keep up to date with the latest digital trends and technologies to improve digital services.  
  • Develop the knowledge required to effectively meet set targets and objectives.  

Where you'll work

Merrion House
110 Merrion Centre
Leeds
LS2 8BB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Software tester (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • apply static test techniques
  • apply Black Box test techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Table Testing and State Transition Testing
  • analyse test objectives and requirements/test basis to define test scope and coverage criteria
  • use tools to automate, manage or support any test activity
  • Apply a regression strategy including selection of tests, maintenance of regression suites and identifying tests suitable for automation
  • use defect tracking tools
  • adapt and apply testing activities according to industry standard development methodologies (sequential and iterative)
  • apply the range of different software test types within the broad categories of Functional, Non-Functional (Security, Performance & Usability), and White Box/Structural Testing
  • apply and support testing at different Test Levels appropriate to the Software Development Lifecycle (such as Unit Testing, Component Integration Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing), taking into account the fundamentals of testing
  • conform to specific industry standards where appropriate (such as GDPR, health informatics, safety critical, etc.) related to software testing
  • maintain up to date knowledge of technological developments in the field of Software Testing
  • record and interpret test progress and results, communicating test status to the relevant stakeholders
  • Design and follow tests to achieve coverage criteria
  • apply static test techniques
  • apply Black Box test techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Table Testing and State Transition Testing
  • analyse test objectives and requirements/test basis to define test scope and coverage criteria
  • use tools to automate, manage or support any test activity
  • Apply a regression strategy including selection of tests, maintenance of regression suites and identifying tests suitable for automation
  • use defect tracking tools
  • adapt and apply testing activities according to industry standard development methodologies (sequential and iterative)
  • apply the range of different software test types within the broad categories of Functional, Non-Functional (Security, Performance & Usability), and White Box/Structural Testing
  • apply and support testing at different Test Levels appropriate to the Software Development Lifecycle (such as Unit Testing, Component Integration Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing), taking into account the fundamentals of testing
  • conform to specific industry standards where appropriate (such as GDPR, health informatics, safety critical, etc.) related to software testing
  • maintain up to date knowledge of technological developments in the field of Software Testing
  • record and interpret test progress and results, communicating test status to the relevant stakeholders
  • Design and follow tests to achieve coverage criteria

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

All subjects (grade 9-4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4)
  • Maths (grade 9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

This opportunity is part of our IT Talent Management Programme  offering new routes into digital careers at Leeds City council. This post is subject to a higher-level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.

About this employer

Leeds City Council is responsible for providing a wide range of public services to residents and businesses in the Leeds area. These services include education, housing, social care, waste management, transport, and environmental health. The council works to improve the quality of life for all members of the community by ensuring that essential services are accessible and effective. Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

The role offers the potential opportunity to progress into a permanent position. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED

IDSTMP@leeds.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337453.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 31 August 2025)

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