Overview
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Our client is a leading organisation delivering complex IT services and digital solutions across high-profile sectors. They are seeking an experienced Test Lead / Manager to lead a team of 717 Test Engineers, responsible for integration, functional, and end-to-end testing of critical IT systems. This is a hybrid role, combining hands-on leadership with strategic oversight. While testing is currently manual, there is scope to drive improvements through test automation in the future. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality delivery, robust testing governance, and strong collaboration across multiple stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and deliver the Test Strategy and overall test governance for projects and programmes
* Plan, coordinate, and assure integration, functional, end-to-end, and API testing activities
* Provide accurate test estimations for new workstreams and capabilities to inform project planning
* Ensure alignment with industry-standard testing practices and frameworks
* Offer client-side assurance of third-party supplier testing activities
* Collaborate with Business and Process Owners to design comprehensive test cases that ensure high coverage
* Lead defect management, risk management, and prepare monthly test reports on service outcomes
* Lead, mentor, and grow a team of deployed Test Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in leading and managing test teams of significant size
* Strong knowledge of integration, functional, E2E, and API testing
* Experience in IT Service Management (ITSM), ITIL, and ServiceNow environments
* Expertise in test planning, strategy, and governance across large-scale programmes
* Experience in defect, risk, and test reporting
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* (Desirable) Experience with implementing test automation solutions
Benefits & Opportunities
* Hybrid working model — flexible combination of on-site and remote working
* Professional development opportunities to lead strategic testing initiatives and upskill your team
* Work on high-impact, mission-critical IT programmes
* Exposure to modern testing tools and frameworks
* Collaborative, innovative, and supportive team environment
How To Apply
Apply if you are an experienced Test Lead / Manager ready to take ownership of complex IT testing programmes and lead a high-performing team.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in leading and managing test teams of significant size
* Strong knowledge of integration, functional, E2E, and API testing
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
* Hybrid working model — flexible combination of on-site and remote working
* Professional development opportunities to lead strategic testing initiatives and upskill your team
Compensation
* Salary Type: Annual Salary
* Salary Min: £60,000
* Salary Max: £80,000
* Currency Type: GBP
Role Listings
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Quality Assurance
* Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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