Together with the Royal Navy, we’re shaping the future of submarine training. From modernising courses and the learning environment, to delivering brand new equipment and teaching in a world class, new state-of-the-art building – our Faslane based team are playing their part to deliver “better trained submariners to the frontline, faster”. Your role as Test Manager is to develop, manage and successfully deliver through to Authority approval the test methodology, evaluation, and acceptance across the full range of Royal Navy Submarine Training Centre (RNSTC) programme deliverables over the life cycle of the programme. This is a hybrid role, you will be required to be in the office at Faslane twice a week and have the ability to travel to Portsmouth/Plymouth on a monthly basis. Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level. Job title: Test Manager - RNSTC Job Description: What you’ll be doing: Developing and implementing the RNSTC test strategy, framework, and supporting tools and processes. Ensure all testing activities meet defined standards and support strategic goals of the Authority and Team Fisher. Define and manage business and user acceptance testing across all phases. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective input and ownership throughout the testing lifecycle. Oversee the full software testing lifecycle (STLC), including tooling, coverage, and effectiveness. Drive continuous and incremental test delivery aligned with quality standards and programme objectives. What we’re looking for: Essential skills & experience: Previous experience of working with 3rd party suppliers Proven experience of working on large complex projects Exposure to accessibility, resilience, compatibility, and security testing. Initiating and advising on analysis practices, including the effective use of exploratory test techniques Experience working as Test Manager or Programme Test Manager Ability to create and implement Test Strategies Ability to lead, coach and mentor Desirable skills & experience: Test Qualifications (ISTQB or Equivalent) Agile Qualifications (SCRUM, KANBAN, SAFE etc) Specific knowledge of Royal Navy training systems and methodology Specific knowledge of the current issues and challenges associated with UK Royal Navy Submarine Service training Specific experience and understanding of the issues and challenges associated with the HMNB Clyde base location Knowledge and / or background understanding of the Selborne Training Requirement Current SC clearance About Selborne: Selborne is a £1 billion, 12-year contract which commenced operations on 1 April 2021. It is a strategic partnership between Team Fisher (a consortium of partners, led by Capita) and the Royal Navy, to transform 80% of shore-based training for sailors, submariners and marines. We’re proud of our Team Fisher and Royal Navy strategic partnership. Working across 14 locations, we’re operating under a ‘Whole Force’ approach, working openly and putting collaboration at the heart of everything we do. We have a mix of uniformed and non-uniformed colleagues who are collectively delivering together. Our combined training approach brings together the very best subject matter expertise. Together we bring depth, understand and real-life hands-on experience, alongside a wealth of industry and academic best practice to develop and implement the latest learning techniques, modernisation and quality improvements. What’s in it for you? Offering a salary of up to £65,000 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform Access to onsite facilities such gym, swimming pool and ski slope Onsite childcare Onsite, secure parking at both sites Catering facilities and shops accessible Working on a high profile project Flexible working with paid travel to south of England Unlock Your Potential with Capita At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose. CareersWithPurpose Customer first, always Fearless innovation✅ Achieve together Everyone is valued What we hope you’ll do next: Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Equal Opportunities At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website. If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com Location: Helensburgh, United Kingdom Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)