Head of Test & Quality Assurance – Automation Leader

Manchester Airport plc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operations firm is looking for a Head of Test based in Manchester to provide strategic leadership for testing and quality assurance across all projects. This pivotal role involves leading a team of up to 20 test engineers to ensure that technology deliverables meet high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in testing complex systems, proficiency in automation tools like Selenium and CI/CD pipelines, and proven leadership skills to foster high-performing teams. This position supports flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

Volunteering days

Free Virtual GP service

Care Concierge service

Qualifications

• Extensive testing expertise, leading complex systems.
• Technical proficiency in automation frameworks.
• Experience in hybrid cloud and SaaS environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and quality assurance for MagTech projects.
• Shape testing strategy and embed best practices.
• Drive automation and work with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Testing of complex systems

Automation frameworks

CI/CD pipelines

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

JUnit

TestNG

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitLab CI

Job description

A leading airport operations firm is looking for a Head of Test based in Manchester to provide strategic leadership for testing and quality assurance across all projects. This pivotal role involves leading a team of up to 20 test engineers to ensure that technology deliverables meet high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in testing complex systems, proficiency in automation tools like Selenium and CI/CD pipelines, and proven leadership skills to foster high-performing teams. This position supports flexible working arrangements.