Test Manager

Fruition Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (25%)

25 days holiday

BUPA health

Onsite parking

Hybrid working in Leeds

Job summary

Fruition Group is seeking a Test Manager to lead a central testing function in Leeds within a global consumer finance context. You will shape testing strategy, drive automation, and coordinate across multiple supplier teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

The role combines hands-on testing leadership with capability-building in automation and regression, in a hybrid Leeds setting with international collaboration and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading testing across multiple changes in complex environments (ideally international).
• Exposure across the full testing lifecycle (Unit, System, Integration, UAT).
• Agile / incremental delivery experience (Scrum / Kanban).
• Experience implementing and using test automation tools.
• Comfortable with tools such as JIRA / Confluence and test management solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day allocation of testing activities within a central test function.
• Build and lead a capability for integration testing across multiple supplier developments.
• Establish an automated regression capability to protect core functionality.
• Create test strategies and oversee planning/execution to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Ensure appropriate resourcing and inspire high performance in the test team.
• Support business-led UAT to ensure changes are fit for live deployment.
• Provide expert consultation on testing approach, process, tools and quality.
• Develop testing metrics/measures with suppliers and internal teams.
• Communicate status of testing activity to IT teams and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate with in-country teams; overseas travel may be required.

Skills

Testing leadership

Full testing lifecycle

Agile delivery

Test automation

JIRA/Confluence

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Test management tools

Job description

£65,000 + 25% bonus + £6,000 car allowance + 10% employer pension + BUPA + 25 days holiday + onsite parking

This role is working with a global leader in consumer finance. We're now looking for a Test Manager to join the Leeds-based technology team and play a key role in ensuring the quality and stability of their systems as they continue to grow and modernise their platforms.

The Opportunity

We're hiring a Test Manager to create, lead and deliver an efficient testing service across multiple operational systems, driving quality end-to-end and partnering closely with IT and business stakeholders to shape and implement effective test strategy.

This role is ideal for someone who can combine hands-on testing leadership with building capability (including automation and regression) in a complex environment involving multiple delivery parties/suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day allocation of testing activities within a central test function
• Build and lead a capability for integration testing across multiple supplier developments
• Establish an automated regression capability to protect core functionality
• Create test strategies and oversee planning/execution to ensure high-quality delivery
• Ensure appropriate resourcing and inspire high performance in the test team
• Support business-led UAT to ensure changes are fit for live deployment
• Provide expert consultation on testing approach, process, tools and quality
• Develop testing metrics/measures with suppliers and internal teams
• Communicate status of testing activity to IT teams and senior stakeholders
• Coordinate with in-country teams; overseas travel may be required

Required Experience / Skills

• Strong knowledge of testing principles, practices, techniques and tooling
• Proven experience leading testing across multiple changes in complex environments (ideally international)
• Exposure across the full testing lifecycle (Unit, System, Integration, UAT)
• Agile / incremental delivery experience (e.g., Scrum / Kanban)
• Experience implementing and using test automation tools
• Comfortable with tools such as JIRA / Confluence and test management solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Why Join?

Our client is committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive workplace where technology and innovation drive meaningful customer outcomes. You'll be part of a forward-thinking global business that values professional development, work-life balance and rewarding achievement.

Benefits include:

• 25% annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• BUPA health
• Onsite parking
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in the Leeds office)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.