Role: ICT Test Manager
Location: Gloucester (Hybrid working)
Salary: Up to £57,000
Benefits: Generous pension, 24–29 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, hybrid working, onsite gym & parking
Our client, a well-established business in Gloucester, is hiring an ICT Test Manager to design, lead and oversee all testing activity across a diverse portfolio of ICT projects and workstreams.
This is a critical role responsible for ensuring business requirements are delivered through robust quality assurance, effective governance and strong team leadership. You’ll play a key part in shaping and developing the testing function, combining strategic oversight with hands-on technical capability.
What you’ll do
Define and implement test strategies, plans, scope, resources and schedules
Establish and enforce testing standards, methodologies and best practice
Lead system, integration, acceptance and security testing across the full lifecycle
Manage test environments, tooling and automation approaches
Identify quality risks, implement mitigation plans and support go/no-go decisions
Track and report on key quality metrics including defect trends and coverage
Lead and develop a team of testers (manual and automation), including SMEs
Manage stakeholder relationships and provide authoritative testing guidance
You’ll work closely with project managers, developers, business analysts and senior stakeholders to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, secure and aligned to operational needs.
What we’re looking for
Proven experience in a Test Manager or senior test leadership role
Strong understanding of testing methodologies and QA governance
Experience across Agile, Waterfall or PRINCE2 delivery environments
Knowledge of system, integration, acceptance and security testing
Experience with test management tools (e.g. JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM)
Familiarity with automation tools and DevOps practices (desirable)
Strong risk assessment and decision-making capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ideal candidate will bring a structured, analytical mindset, strong leadership presence and the ability to influence at all levels. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment where quality, integrity and continuous improvement are central.
Why join?
Hybrid and flexible working
Generous pension scheme
24 days annual leave rising to 29 after five years
Onsite gym, canteen and free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to shape and mature a critical testing function
Please note: This role requires successful vetting (minimum five years UK residency required).
Apply now to lead and shape quality assurance within a complex, high-impact ICT environment