Lead Quality Assurance Test Analyst (QAT)

Location: The locations for this role are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham) and Manchester.

We operate a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations and working between office and remote throughout the week. As part of the hybrid working arrangement there is a 40% minimum office attendance requirement.

Salary: £56,020 - £66,043

Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job Share

Closing Date: Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 2nd September 2025

We're seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Test Analyst to shape the future of functional testing.

You'll set the standard for excellence, solve complex problems, and influence senior stakeholders.

With a sharp business mindset, you'll mentor your team, deliver using agile methodologies, and provide expert guidance. If you're passionate about raising the bar, join our vibrant testing community and help define the next generation of delivery practice.

What We Need:

As a Lead Quality Assurance Test Analyst, you'll set the functional test approach, establish standards, and handle high-risk activities.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor progress and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Report testing risks and identify mitigations.
• Strategise and plan tests with a business and operational view.
• Lead delivery practice, focusing on problem-solving and influencing senior team members.
• Ensure high standards of team efficiency and quality.
• Provide expert technical advice to project teams.
• Deliver at pace using agile principles.
• Assist decision-makers with informed decisions.
• Participate in the Testing community to refine standards and share knowledge.
• Manage QAT Analysts and provide coaching and mentoring.

Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your expertise will shape the future of our quality assurance practices.

In return we offer you:

✔Hybrid working and flexi-time so you can work around your life, not the other way around!

✔A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 29%

✔ A choice of working patterns *for every role* full-time, part-time, job-share.

✔Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)

✔Opportunities to learn new technology & skills on the job, utilising blocked out Protected Learning Time in your weekly schedule and taking advantage of the support of our Communities of Practice

✔Employee Assistance Programmes

✔Diversity Network Groups

✔Mental Health Allies

✔Civil Service Sports and Social club

✔Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays

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