The Quality Assurance industry is at a critical juncture as part of the Digital age and the next wave of disruptive technological advances, and we are looking for people who are passionate about Quality Assurance and Testing to join our community-led team embedded across all the Home Office’s business areas.
The Quality Assurance and Test (QAT) function in the Home Office is one of the largest in the industry, involving circa 850+ specialists. We use new technology, platforms, and ways of working to help development teams meet user needs and make the delivery of services even better. Joining our team will mean you are well positioned to help shape the future, providing a balanced and data-driven approach to Quality Assurance to support the effective delivery of Home Office goals.
The successful candidate will be located in one of the following regional offices: 2 Ruskin Square – Croydon, Soapworks - Manchester, Vulcan House - Sheffield, Warehouse K - London.
As a Lead Quality Standards and Assurance (QSA) assurer, you will coordinate the build, implementation, and ongoing delivery of a consistent “3 lines of defence” assurance model across the Home Office’s Digital and Data Profession.
This role involves providing independent and constructive assurance across a broad scope of functions. QSA is an emerging capability within the Home Office’s Digital and Data Profession, with a mission to improve quality and reduce risk for users by focusing on standards, controls, measures, and effective assurance practices.
Your goal is to develop a best-in-class assurance approach, supporting the successful delivery of critical Home Office services to the public.
What you’ll do
Your main responsibilities will include:
* Leading independent assurance and review activities across the Digital and Data Profession, including evaluating assurance controls through review projects.
* Planning and leading internal review activities to demonstrate 2nd line assurance.
* Forming and guiding effective internal assurance teams.
* Implementing recommendations from reviews, including additional assurance activities.
* Addressing root causes of issues early to enable cost-effective corrections.
* Fostering a culture of quality management within the Digital and Data Profession.
* Monitoring dashboards, data, and processes to trigger interventions and ensure assurance levels.
* Creating assurance reports for senior management and stakeholders to support risk management and decision-making.
Joining the Governance, Risk, and Assurance team as the principal for the DDaT QSA function offers the chance to be part of a dynamic team at the core of government digital transformation. You will contribute to projects that enhance national security, improve public services, and safeguard digital operations affecting millions. You will lead on developing governance and risk strategies, ensuring a secure and resilient digital environment. The role provides opportunities for professional growth, access to advanced tools and technologies, and a clear career progression path within a respected government department.
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