Dundee, Glasgow Job Summary Are you an experienced Test Manager looking for a new challenge? Join our team and take on a multi-faceted and technical role where you will be responsible for assuring the quality and minimising the potential risk of technology products delivered by development teams or 3rd party vendors. DDaT Pay Supplement This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) profession and as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system. This post currently attracts a £5,000 annual DDAT pay supplement, applicable after a 3 months competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded. Job Description Lead, shape, recruit and develop the testing practice (capability and the capacity) to service test demand. Liaise with stakeholders to maintain and operate testing approach and process, standardising wherever feasible. Create comprehensive test strategies and detailed test plans that align with project goals and ensure adequate test coverage. Working closely with project and delivery managers, technical specialists, and business stakeholders to ensure test coverage is appropriate, understood and evidenced robustly. Occasional hands-on testing to assist the team. Provide environment specifications in a cloud context. Work with Quality assurance testing (QAT) practice in defining the test data requirements. Provide technical leadership, mentor test leads and testers and help develop their skills. Support choosing appropriate testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks, and support their implementation. Ensure automation is integrated effectively into the overall test plan. Monitor key metrics, track progress, and report results, risks, and quality status to stakeholders and escalating as appropriate. Undertake analysis across the product life cycle; provide insight based on verification and validation of data. Liaise with the supplier(s) as required to ensure quality of service including identifying, tracking and improving key performance metrics Help establishing a high-performing culture across the test practice. Lead, shape, recruit and develop the testing practice (capability and the capacity) to service test demand. Liaise with stakeholders to maintain and operate testing approach and process, standardising wherever feasible. Create comprehensive test strategies and detailed test plans that align with project goals and ensure adequate test coverage. Working closely with project and delivery managers, technical specialists, and business stakeholders to ensure test coverage is appropriate, understood and evidenced robustly. Occasional hands-on testing to assist the team. Provide environment specifications in a cloud context. Work with Quality assurance testing (QAT) practice in defining the test data requirements. Provide technical leadership, mentor test leads and testers and help develop their skills. Support choosing appropriate testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks, and support their implementation. Ensure automation is integrated effectively into the overall test plan. Monitor key metrics, track progress, and report results, risks, and quality status to stakeholders and escalating as appropriate. Undertake analysis across the product life cycle; provide insight based on verification and validation of data. Liaise with the supplier(s) as required to ensure quality of service including identifying, tracking and improving key performance metrics Help establishing a high-performing culture across the test practice. Person specification Success Profiles We use an assessment framework called ‘Success Profiles’ which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements. Essential Experience Proven experience of end-to-end test delivery of complex projects / programme across varied technology landscape. Demonstrable experience managing a test team and working with external delivery suppliers. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional business and technical teams. Behaviours Seeing the Big Picture (Level 4) Leadership (Level 4) Managing a Quality Service (Level 4) You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here. Technical / Professional Skills This role is aligned to Test manager within the Digital, Data and Technology Profession. These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will be not be assessed at application stage. Please review the following to understand the skill expectations: Test manager - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Annual Leave - You will receive 25 days annual leave on joining us. This will increase to 30 days after four full years of service. You will also have 11.5 public and privilege days of leave every year. We also offer Flexi-time. Any extra hours you've worked can be taken as leave when suitable. A Civil Service Pension - This job comes with a Civil Service pension. New joiners to the Civil Service will join a career average pension scheme as standard. Read more here - www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk. Healthy work life balance - We can offer the possibility of full-time, part-time, term-time, and job shares. We also encourage flexible working. Discounts - You can enjoy a vast range of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts through our benefit scheme. Personal support for you - Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you confidential, independent information and guidance 24/7. Volunteering special leave - Up to six days paid special leave a year for volunteering. We support our staff to help causes important to them. Great locations - Our bright and modern offices in the heart of Dundee and Glasgow have been designed with staff in mind. Both locations are ideal for public transport. Selection process details Expected Timeline (subject to change) Sift – w/c 24th November 2025 Interview – w/c 15th December 2025 Location – In Person in either Dundee or Glasgow To apply please submit an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply at Advertisers Site’ button. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. 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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. 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