Test Manager – Insurance TCoE & Automation Leader

Markel Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance firm is seeking a Test Manager in London to lead testing initiatives across projects and enhance test capabilities. This role involves developing a Test Centre of Excellence, managing third-party testers, and driving automation efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience in financial services, and a solid understanding of insurance systems. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private medical and dental cover

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire change.
• Comfortable leading supplier relationships in financial services.
• Experience in establishing or operating a Test Centre of Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own and define the end-to-end test strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Establish and implement test standards, policies, and methodologies.
• Design, implement, and mature a Test Centre of Excellence.

Skills

Leadership presence

Commercial awareness

Experience with 3rd party testing vendors

Understanding of ITIL Service Management

Test automation frameworks

Agile delivery experience

Low-code platforms exposure

Education

Professional testing qualifications (ISTQB Advanced Test Manager)

Tools

Test automation tools

Job description

A global insurance firm is seeking a Test Manager in London to lead testing initiatives across projects and enhance test capabilities. This role involves developing a Test Centre of Excellence, managing third-party testers, and driving automation efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience in financial services, and a solid understanding of insurance systems. Competitive salary and benefits offered.