Test Manager

Royal London; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mutual life and pensions company in Alderley Edge is seeking a highly experienced Test Manager to define and implement the test strategy across complex programmes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in test management and will oversee both internal and third-party teams. This hybrid role offers flexibility between home and office, and provides competitive benefits including extensive leave and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in test management across large-scale programmes.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and test automation frameworks.
• Track record of enhancing test capabilities and delivering strategic improvements.

Responsibilities

• Define, own and implement the test strategy and vision.
• Ensure test governance is aligned with the strategy.
• Manage internal and third-party test teams.

Skills

Test management experience

Testing methodologies

Stakeholder management

Test automation frameworks

Adaptability to shifting priorities

Job description

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Test Manager

Date: 20 Aug 2025

Company: Royal London Group

Job Title: Test Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Test Manager to join our Long Standing Customer Team at Royal London. This is a fantastic opportunity to define and implement the test strategy across complex multi-year change programmes, drive continuous improvements, and shape the future of our testing capability. The position supports Royal London’s mission to enhance the mutual choice for customers.

About the role

• Define, own and implement the test strategy and vision.
• Ensure test governance across all programmes and projects is in line with the strategy.
• Manage internal and third-party test teams, assigning responsibilities and aligning delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Technical Leads, Principal Engineers, Programme Managers and CIOs.
• Provide comprehensive reporting on testing progress, risks, and issues to senior stakeholders.
• Champion continuous improvement in testing practices, tools, and automation.
• Use key test metrics to drive improvements and enhance testing efficiency.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding of test resources, including interim and permanent roles.
• Line manage permanent test team members and oversee third-party contributors.

About you

• Proven experience in test management across large-scale programmes, ideally including system migrations and major upgrades.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and test automation frameworks.
• A track record of enhancing test capabilities and delivering strategic improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience leading diverse test teams across onshore and offshore locations.
• The ability to work across multiple workstreams and adapt to shifting priorities.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging.

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.