Lead Test Manager – Hybrid, Automation & Quality Champion

AQA Education Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Manchester is seeking a Test Manager to shape and lead high-quality software solutions. This permanent position offers a hybrid working model with 2 days in the office weekly. You will oversee testing practices, ensure software quality, and drive improvements in testing processes while collaborating with stakeholders. Your leadership will guide teams and impact education outcomes across the UK. A salary between £63,866 and £72,000 is offered with attractive benefits including generous leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading testing teams, including functional and non-functional testing.
• Strong understanding of agile software development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor and develop technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all test activities across various testing methods.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes.
• Build relationships with stakeholders for software delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Testing techniques

Mentoring

Education

Experience in software testing

Tools

JIRA

MTM

TFS

Job description

A leading educational organization in Manchester is seeking a Test Manager to shape and lead high-quality software solutions. This permanent position offers a hybrid working model with 2 days in the office weekly. You will oversee testing practices, ensure software quality, and drive improvements in testing processes while collaborating with stakeholders. Your leadership will guide teams and impact education outcomes across the UK. A salary between £63,866 and £72,000 is offered with attractive benefits including generous leave and a contributory pension scheme.