Lead Test Manager

Job Description

Here at HM Land Registry, we are looking for aLead Test Manager to join our team.You will join us on a full-time basis and in return,you will receive a competitive salary of£47,521 - £49,911 perannum (Croydon £51,597 to £53,793).This Lead Test Managerrole can be based at any of the locations below:Birkenhead, North West England, CH41 6DU: Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ: Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 3BH: Durham, North East England, DH1 5TR: Weymouth, South West England, DT4 9TT: Gloucester, South West England, GL1 1DQ: Kingston upon Hull,Yorkshire and the Humber, HU2 8JN: Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE3 5DR: Nottingham, East Midlands (England), NG1 7AU: Peterborough, East of England, PE1 1QF: Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS: Warton, North West England, PR4 1TE: Swansea, Wales,SA7 9FQ: Telford, West Midlands (England), TF3 4LRAs ourLead Test Manager,you will lead the test capability function setting clear standards and advising on test direction, and standards and improving the test capability across the practice. You will be responsible for creating progressionframeworks and recruitment plans, and take a lead on developing internal training modules for improving test capability.Responsibilities as ourLead Test Manager:

• Building professional and collaborative relationships with other Practice leads to promote cross functional capability training
• Providingin-depth, expert Practice guidance to project teams on complex technical or high-risk areas
• Leading on recruitment campaigns and creating a comprehensive induction and training strategy that enhances and grows capability and delivers an internal workforce that is empowered and expert in their field
• Acting as coach and mentor to Test Managers and point of contact for escalation of complex issues
• Creatingand developing practice networks within HM Land Registry and across government departments and other businesses to stay current with industry practices in technical enhancements and ensure our practices are current and in line with industry standards
• Being responsible for maintaining a managed view of all test activity to ensure that testing is being appropriately carried out at the programme level, including the identification of risks
• Being responsible for the development and monitoring of metrics to measure the quality of recruitment and improvement in capability, using the analysis of these metrics to inform future strategies and any targeted recruitment or training initiatives

What we arelooking for in our Lead Test Manager:

• Advanced Test Manager qualification
• Practitioner level experience in Test Management
• Expert in understanding environmental needs and capabilities
• Experience in all testing levels (from Unit to OAT)
• Experience in integration practices
• Experience in training and mentoring technical test skills
• Experience in leading testing teams in both traditional and agile methodologies
• Experience in creating and managing effective test processes

Benefits of becoming our Lead Test Manager:We offer very competitive terms, conditions, and benefits. We provide excellent opportunities for career progression, training, and development. You will have access to Civil Service pension and benefits arrangements and generous leave allowances, as wellas flexible/hybrid workingexactly what you would expect from a progressive employer.It is a great place to work, where difference is celebrated and werecommitted to fairness and equality for all, so you feel valued for who you are and what you do. Diversity fuels our innovation. Our shared values help uswork together, to benefit thecommunities weserve. Our employee diversity networks support ourculture of inclusion and contribute to our diversity action plan.To continue your application for ourLead Test Managerrole, please click Apply now.Apply before23:55 onSunday 6th November 2022