Addition
IT Test and QA Manager
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Introduction
Join an organisation at the forefront of delivering innovative, large-scale technology programmes that support a cleaner, more sustainable future. This is an opportunity to shape how quality is embedded across enterprise-wide change, ensuring technology solutions are reliable, resilient and ready for users from day one.
Role Overview:
- Location: Hybrid – Derby, Manchester or Warrington (1-2 days a week in office)
- Package: £53,700 – £70,000 + excellent benefits
- Industry: Energy / Engineering / Technology
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Develop and lead a risk-based Test & QA strategy that is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Establish and maintain consistent testing frameworks, governance and quality standards across multiple programmes.
- Oversee functional, non-functional, end-to-end process and user acceptance testing to ensure robust delivery.
- Work closely with project managers, solution architects and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, business-ready solutions.
- Promote best practice in quality assurance across the wider delivery community.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including test automation and modern testing approaches.
- Provide expert QA guidance, helping teams identify and mitigate risks early in the change lifecycle.
- Drive confidence in delivery by ensuring solutions are operationally ready and fit for purpose.
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Main Skills Needed:
- Proven experience leading Test & QA activities across complex enterprise systems and large-scale change programmes.
- Strong understanding of functional, non-functional, integration, end-to-end and user acceptance testing.
- Experience establishing QA governance, assurance frameworks and risk-based testing strategies.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and embed quality throughout project delivery.
- Confident mentoring and supporting delivery teams to improve testing maturity and outcomes.
- A collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Passion for continuous improvement, innovation and driving quality across technology programmes.
What’s in It for You:
- Hybrid working with flexibility around office location.
- Performance-related bonus of up to 12.5%.
- £2,200 flexible benefits allowance to tailor your package.
- Generous pension contribution with 12% employer contribution.
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life assurance at six times pensionable salary.
- £250 home office allowance for new starters.
- The opportunity to play a key role in delivering meaningful, enterprise-wide transformation within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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