ICT Test Manager

Role: ICT Test Manager

Location:

Gloucester (Hybrid working)

Salary:
Up to £57,000

Benefits:
Generous pension, 24–29 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, hybrid working, onsite gym & parking

Our client, a well-established business in Gloucester, is hiring an ICT Test Manager to design, lead and oversee all testing activity across a diverse portfolio of ICT projects and work streams.

This is a critical role responsible for ensuring business requirements are delivered through robust quality assurance, effective governance and strong team leadership. You’ll play a key part in shaping and developing the testing function, combining strategic oversight with hands-on technical capability.

What you’ll do

Define and implement test strategies, plans, scope, resources and schedules

Establish and enforce testing standards, methodologies and best practice

Lead system, integration, acceptance and security testing across the full lifecycle

Manage test environments, tooling and automation approaches

Identify quality risks, implement mitigation plans and support go/no-go decisions

Track and report on key quality metrics including defect trends and coverage

Lead and develop a team of testers (manual and automation), including SMEs

Manage stakeholder relationships and provide authoritative testing guidance

You’ll work closely with project managers, developers, business analysts and senior stakeholders to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, secure and aligned to operational needs.

What we’re looking for

Proven experience in a Test Manager or senior test leadership role

Strong understanding of testing methodologies and QA governance

Experience across Agile, Waterfall or PRINCE2 delivery environments

Knowledge of system, integration, acceptance and security testing

Experience with test management tools (e.g. JIRA, Test Rail, HP ALM)

Familiarity with automation tools and Dev Ops practices (desirable)

Strong risk assessment and decision-making capability

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

The ideal candidate will bring a structured, analytical mindset, strong leadership presence and the ability to influence at all levels. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment where quality, integrity and continuous improvement are central.

Why join?

Hybrid and flexible working

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave rising to 29 after five years

Onsite gym, canteen and free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to shape and mature a critical testing function

Please note:

This role requires successful vetting (minimum five years UK residency required).

Apply now to lead and shape quality assurance within a complex, high-impact ICT environment