Head Of Testing

3 weeks ago


Newport, United Kingdom Yolk Recruitment Ltd Full time

Head of Testing

Location: Newport (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £72,931


The Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain’s leading best-practice employers’ forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion.


We are now looking to help them find a talented Head of Testing (eligible for SC clearance) to get involved in some awesome tech projects. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, modern delivery processes, and innovative projects involving AI and ML which provides a dynamic and stimulating work environment. Collaborating with experts in their respective fields enabling you to learn and make valuable contributions to ground breaking projects.


My client offers amazing L&D training to allow the team learn and improve at their own pace. They also put their staff at the forefront of all decisions whilst recognising them the most valuable part of the organisation.


The person

  • Demonstrate a deep passion for testing and a strong desire to explore new technologies and methodologies.
  • Lead the Test discipline by, Defining strategies and setting standards and advancing TMMi maturity levels.
  • Fostering the technical and professional development of all Test Engineers.
  • Champion automation testing within the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Collaborate closely with the Cross Service Test Manager, Head of Development, Test Leads, and other key stakeholders.


What the Head of Testing will bring to the team?

  • Understanding of Enterprise scale systems and the roles of different types of testing play in ensuring they operate to an excellent standard.
  • Extensive line management experience leading technical teams
  • Demonstrable experience of working with mainstream test automation frameworks
  • Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Kanban.
  • Experience of working within an iterative or DevOps environment.
  • Experience of knowledge sharing and mentoring junior members of the team.


Tech

  • Advanced knowledge of ISTQB.
  • Proficiency in Web and API functional and performance automation testing.
  • Comprehension of enterprise-scale systems and the critical role different types of testing play in maintaining high operational standards.


What will the Head of Testing get in return?

  • Up to £72,932
  • Pension: Up to 27.9%
  • Full Flexi-Time - Work your 37.5 hours on any schedule between 5am and 10pm
  • 25 Days annual leave PLUS Bank Holidays (Increasing to 30 days)


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