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Account Manager specializing in IT Recruitment at Network IT
Location: Tipton, West Midlands (Hybrid – 2-3 Days From Home Weekly, After Initial Settling In Period)
Benefits: Discretionary Bonus, Generous Pension Contribution, Private Healthcare, Permanent Health Insurance
Network IT is recruiting for a Test Lead to join a purpose-driven organisation delivering a major Digital Transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in structured testing environments, has experience in financial services, and understands regulatory and governance frameworks.
Reporting to the Programme Manager, you'll lead testing across project delivery and BAU activities, shaping test strategy, planning, execution, and defect management. You will be responsible for managing a variety of testing projects and handling multiple streams of work at once, ranging from small initiatives to large-scale programmes. You'll also be part of a collaborative, people-first culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.
Key Responsibilities
This role would suit someone who enjoys working across test strategy, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance delivery — acting as a key driver of software quality.
* Lead testing capability across projects and BAU, including strategy, planning, coordination, execution, and defect management.
* Drive the adoption of a test culture and develop a mature test function.
* Provide monthly reporting on progress, risks, and issues.
* Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to deliver change initiatives.
* Create a collaborative team environment that encourages open dialogue and effective conflict resolution.
* Ensure test environments are set up and maintained properly.
* Track and manage defects and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
* Define KPIs to monitor testing outcomes and drive efficiency.
* Shape test strategy and plans for functional, UAT, OAT, and non-functional testing (performance, security, accessibility, compatibility).
Experience Requirements
* Experience as a Test Lead within a regulatory environment.
* Advanced ISTQB certification.
* Financial Services experience with knowledge of regulatory and governance requirements.
* Experience with Mortgage and Savings processes.
* Experience setting up and maintaining test portals (Jira / ADO).
* Experience in partner/third-party management with commercial and contractual acumen.
* Experience introducing standardised testing methodologies and a test culture.
* Experience defining KPIs and driving testing efficiency.
* Exposure to modern infrastructure (Cloud, APIs, SaaS).
* Demonstrated ability to lead and manage people effectively.
* Proficiency in spreadsheet packages and project management systems.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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