
Lead OT Test Specialist
5 days ago
Location: Ansty, Coventry or Leicester 4 days a week
Advertised Salary: £46,872.00 to £55,140.00 dependant on experience
Job Function: Information Technology
Working Hours: 37
Location Type: Office Based
Contract Type: Permanent
Powering Progress – Secure our future by testing today's tech for tomorrow's networksAt Cadent, we're building a better, more sustainable energy future – and digital transformation is at the heart of it. As our infrastructure evolves, so too does the technology that supports it. We need passionate specialists who can help us deliver smart, secure and resilient systems.
That's where you come in. We're on the lookout for a Lead OT Test Specialist to join our dynamic team and drive excellence across our operational technology environments. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our SCADA systems and OT devices are tested, secure, and fit for purpose — not just for today, but for the future of energy.
Working cross-functionally with engineering, IT and digital delivery, you'll lead testing strategy, execution and improvement. This is a rare opportunity to work hands-on with real-time operational technologies that underpin the UK's gas distribution network. If you're looking for a role where technical depth meets real-world impact, this is it.
This role is based in our Ansty, Coventry or Leicester offices and requires presence on site 4 days per week.
Why you'll love this jobYou'll work at the cutting edge of digital transformation in the utilities sector, lead meaningful testing strategies, and contribute to the secure delivery of services to millions of customers. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger while developing yourself as a leader in your field.
- Strategic Testing - Shape, plan and optimise our OT testing approach.
- Critical Systems - Work hands-on with SCADA and essential gas infrastructure.
- Cross-Functional Role - Collaborate across IT, engineering and operational teams.
- Mentor & Lead - Guide and develop junior testers and analysts.
- Innovation Focused - Drive automation and improve tools, systems and security.
You're a technically skilled professional with a deep understanding of operational technology and a strategic mindset. You bring hands-on experience, stakeholder confidence, and a desire to lead and not just deliver.
- OT & SCADA systems - Knowledge of gas infrastructure, field devices and OT networks.
- Comprehensive testing skills - Experience across performance, system, security and UAT testing.
- Test strategy & tools - Confident in building strategy and using tools to automate and optimise.
- Leadership mindset - Comfortable mentoring others and managing cross-functional tasks.
- Security & compliance - Strong grasp of standards, encryption, vulnerability and risk management.
Ready to lead testing at the heart of Cadent's transformation? Apply today and help us shape a secure, smart and sustainable energy future.
Please note that this position will close on Sunday 20th April, with interviews scheduled shortly after.
What's In It for You
Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that's why we're committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- An extra day off each year to celebrate life's special moments
- Career development with funded learning options
- Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Retail discounts, gym access, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
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