Job description: Test Lead (Manager) Location: Leeds or London, UK (3 days in office) SC Cleared: Good to Have Job Type: Full-Time Relevant Experience: 20 Years Lead Tester Role The Lead Tester ensures highquality digital products by shaping and leading testing practices across the Digital Delivery function. As part of a large change programme, the role will oversee and define the endtoend test strategy for the programme, ensuring consistent quality standards and a robust approach to testing. Key Responsibilities • Lead and guide a small in-house testing team. • Manage all testing activities and ensure quality assurance. • Review and improve testing approaches and promote automation. • Establish testing practices within Agile environments. • Implement and maintain a functional and non-functional test strategy. • Communicate risks clearly to stakeholders. • Coordinate with external testing partners. • Promote test-driven and test-led development. Minimum & Essential Criteria • Senior test management experience. • Experience in Agile testing environments. • Experience in test-driven development. • Strong understanding of the Test Pyramid. • Experience in test automation and CI/CD. • Expertise in test management methods and tools. • Ability to embed operational resilience. • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. • Understanding of technology, architecture, and security best practices. • Strong stakeholder-management skills. Desirable • Experience in highly automated Agile environments. • Experience coaching others. • Additional Information • Flexible working is available for this role.