IT Project Test Assistant - Milton Keynes

IT Project Test Assistant

We are also keen to hear from recent graduates with a relevant degree, such as information systems, business or a related discipline, who are looking for an opportunity to learn, contribute and make an impact.

You do not need to have previous charity sector experience or direct experience of working on structured IT projects, although either would be helpful.

With 75 years of experience, the focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. The organisation helps children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by Christian faith.

Come join the 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Position: IT Project Test Assistant

Location: Milton Keynes/hybrid (min 3 days in the officer per week)

Hours: Full time, 36.5 hours per week – Monday – Friday (part-time considered)

Contract: 3 Month Fixed Term

Salary: £25,080 per annum plus good range of benefits

Closing Date: September 3, 2026

About the Role

Be part of a transformational IT project.

The charity is currently delivering one of its most significant IT transformation projects in decades, implementing Microsoft Dynamics CRM, a new system that will help improve how it works, support teams and raise more than £55 million each year for children growing up in some of the world’s most difficult circumstances.

As IT Project Assistant, you will play an important supporting role in helping the project run smoothly. Working alongside the Project Manager, developers and colleagues across the organisation, you will help create clear documentation, support system testing, prepare training materials and maintain accurate project records.

What you will be doing:

• Creating clear documents, process flows and diagrams from project information and meeting notes.
• Supporting system testing by following test scripts, recording results accurately and helping with quality checks.
• Preparing user guides, training materials and other project resources.
• Keeping accurate records, inventories and project lists.
• Managing version control across complex sets of documents.
• Helping colleagues understand and adapt to the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM system.
• Supporting other project or IT service activities as required.

This role is based at the Milton Keynes office. You will need to work from the office for a minimum of 3 days per week, with the option to work from home for the remaining 1 or 2 days. Please only apply if you live within a realistic commuting distance of Milton Keynes.

About You

You do not need to have previous charity sector experience or direct experience of working on structured IT projects, although either would be helpful.

To succeed in this role

• You will need to be organised, accurate and confident managing your own time.
• You will have strong written communication skills, good attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures carefully.
• You will also be clear and honest when communicating progress, asking questions or flagging any delays.

• We are looking for someone who can use Microsoft Office confidently, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Write clearly, accurately and with care.
• Absorb information quickly and turn it into useful summaries, documents or diagrams.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues who have different levels of IT knowledge.
• Stay calm, patient and focused while working to deadlines.
• Check work carefully and maintain high standards of accuracy.

About the Organisation

Join an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy the organisation has helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian charity, everything is motivated by faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. The organisation also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

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