Test & Assurance Manager

Capita plc; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Test & Assurance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this hybrid role, you will develop and implement test strategies for the Royal Navy's submarine training programme. Candidates must have experience in project management, test strategy implementation, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. A salary up to £65,000 is offered along with flexible benefits, onsite facilities, and the opportunity for personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Onsite gym and childcare

Paid travel to Portsmouth

Access to swimming pool and ski slope

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working on large complex projects.
• Experience working as Test Manager or Programme Test Manager.
• Ability to create and implement Test Strategies.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the RNSTC test strategy.
• Ensure all testing activities meet defined standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for effective testing input.

Skills

Experience with 3rd party suppliers

Managing large complex projects

Accessibility, resilience, compatibility, and security testing

Test Manager experience

Creating Test Strategies

Leadership and mentoring

Ability to travel

Education

ISTQB or Equivalent

Agile Qualifications (SCRUM, KANBAN, SAFE)

Job description

Job Information

🕒 12 month FTC - Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week
📍 Hybrid role requiring 2 days a week onsite at Faslane, Helensburgh
🔐 Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

Job Title

Test & Assurance Manager

Job Description

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster - Together with the Royal Navy, we're shaping the future of submarine training. From modernising courses and the learning environment, to delivering brand new equipment and teaching in a world class, new state‑of‑the‑art building - our Faslane based team are playing their part to deliver "better trained submariners to the frontline, faster". Your role as Test Manager is to develop, manage and successfully deliver through to Authority approval the test methodology, evaluation, and acceptance across the full range of Royal Navy Submarine Training Centre (RNSTC) programme deliverables over the life cycle of the programme.

What you'll be doing

• Developing and implementing the RNSTC test strategy, framework, and supporting tools and processes.
• Ensure all testing activities meet defined standards and support strategic goals of the Authority and Team Fisher.
• Define and manage business and user acceptance testing across all phases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective input and ownership throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Oversee the full software testing lifecycle (STLC), including tooling, coverage, and effectiveness.
• Drive continuous and incremental test delivery aligned with quality standards and programme objectives.

What we're looking for

Essential skills & experience

• Previous experience of working with 3rd party suppliers
• Proven experience of working on large complex projects
• Exposure to accessibility, resilience, compatibility, and security testing. Initiating and advising on analysis practices, including the effective use of exploratory test techniques
• Experience working as Test Manager or Programme Test Manager
• Ability to create and implement Test Strategies
• Ability to lead, coach and mentor
• Ability to travel to Portsmouth/South Coast once a month (Paid)

Desirable skills & experience

• Test Qualifications (ISTQB or Equivalent)
• Agile Qualifications (SCRUM, KANBAN, SAFE etc)
• Specific knowledge of Royal Navy training systems and methodology
• Specific knowledge of the current issues and challenges associated with UK Royal Navy Submarine Service training
• Specific experience and understanding of the issues and challenges associated with the HMNB Clyde base location
• Knowledge and / or background understanding of the Selborne Training Requirement
• Current SC clearance

About Selborne

Selborne is a bold, £1 billion, 12‑year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a powerhouse consortium known as Team Fisher – including Raytheon UK, Fujitsu, and the University of Lincoln. Together, we're modernising military education with cutting‑edge tech like simulators and data analytics, all under a collaborative "one team" approach with the Royal Navy. It's a shared mission to deliver smarter, more effective training for sailors and marines across the naval enterprise. To learn more please visit: Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita

What's in it for you

• Offering a salary of up to £65,000
• Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks – all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
• Access to onsite facilities such gym, swimming pool and ski slope
• Onsite childcare
• Onsite, secure parking at both sites
• Catering facilities and shops accessible
• Working on a high profile project
• Flexible working with paid travel to south of England

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Equal Opportunities

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Location

Helensburgh, United Kingdom

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)