Test Lead; SC Cleared

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee UAT and business testing activities across one or more work streams
• Plan, coordinate, and manage end-to-end UAT cycles, including entry/exit criteria and sign-off
• Act as the primary interface between business users, UAT testers, and delivery teams
• Manage and lead a team of 5 manual test analysts, providing guidance and oversight
• Own and manage defect/triage processes, including:
  • Defect prioritisation and severity assessment
  • Coordination with development and delivery teams
  • Tracking resolution and retesting
• Facilitate UAT workshops, walkthroughs, and defect triage sessions with business stakeholders
• Ensure testing activities align with regulatory, audit, and governance standards
• Produce and maintain key test artefacts, including:
  • UAT Test Plans and Test Scenarios
  • Defect reports, daily status updates, and testing dashboards
  • UAT completion and sign-off documentation
• Identify and manage testing risks, issues, and dependencies
• Provide clear status updates and escalation to senior stakeholders when required
• Proven experience as a Test Lead or UAT Lead within banking or financial services
• Strong hands-on experience in manual / non-automated testing
• Extensive experience working with business users and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing a team of testers (approx. 5 resources)
• Strong experience in defect management and triage coordination
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience delivering testing within regulated or public sector environments
• Ability to work on-site in London 2 days per week