Test Manager

Capita; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Scotland is seeking a Test Manager to oversee test methodologies and deliverables for the Royal Navy Submarine Training Centre. You will manage testing activities, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in complex projects and test strategy implementation. The role offers a salary up to £65,000 and flexible working options.

Benefits

Salary up to £65,000

23 days holiday (rising to 27)

Company matched pension

Volunteering opportunities

Access to onsite gym and facilities

Qualifications

• Eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
• Proven experience as Test Manager or Programme Test Manager.
• Ability to create and implement Test Strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the RNSTC test strategy.
• Oversee the full software testing lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the testing lifecycle.

Skills

Experience with 3rd party suppliers

Complex project management

Accessibility testing

Security testing

Test strategy implementation

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

Test Qualifications (ISTQB or Equivalent)

Agile Qualifications (SCRUM, KANBAN, SAFE)

Job description

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.

This is a hybrid role, you will be required to be in the office at Faslane twice a week and have the ability to travel to Portsmouth/Plymouth on a monthly basis.

Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

Job Title:

Test Manager

Job Description:

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

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 £1 billion, 12-year contract which commenced operations on 1 April 2021. It is a strategic partnership between Team Fisher (a consortium of partners, led by Capita) and the Royal Navy, to transform 80% of shore-based training for sailors, submariners and marines.

We’re proud of our Team Fisher and Royal Navy strategic partnership. Working across 14 locations, we’re operating under a ‘Whole Force’ approach, working openly and putting collaboration at the heart of everything we do.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary of up to £65,000
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• 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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