Job description: Test Lead (Manager) Location: Leeds or London, UK (3 days in office) SC Cleared: Good to Have Job Type: Full-Time Relevant Experience: 20 Years Lead Tester Role The Lead Tester ensures highquality digital products by shaping and leading testing practices across the Digital Delivery function. As part of a large change programme, the role will oversee and define the endtoend test strategy for the programme, ensuring consistent quality standards and a robust approach to testing. Key Responsibilities Lead and guide a small in‑house testing team. Manage all testing activities and ensure quality assurance. Review and improve testing approaches and promote automation. Establish testing practices within Agile environments. Implement and maintain a functional and non‑functional test strategy. Communicate risks clearly to stakeholders. Coordinate with external testing partners. Promote test‑driven and test‑led development. Minimum & Essential Criteria Senior test management experience. Experience in Agile testing environments. Experience in test‑driven development. Strong understanding of the Test Pyramid. Experience in test automation and CI/CD. Expertise in test management methods and tools. Ability to embed operational resilience. Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Understanding of technology, architecture, and security best practices. Strong stakeholder‑management skills. Desirable Experience in highly automated Agile environments. Experience coaching others. Additional Information Flexible working is available for this role.