Test & Quality Assurance Manager

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Full time
Location: Guildford
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Job offered by: University of Surrey
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The University of Surrey is seeking a

Test and Quality Assurance Manager

to lead and manage the IT and Digital testing and quality assurance service, defining and driving testing strategies, processes, and procedures to enable the team to deliver software services and solutions that have been thoroughly tested and are fit for purpose. This is a University-wide role responsible for overseeing the testing, quality review, and approval processes across multiple projects for new technical developments and major system enhancements. We value, empower, and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, excellent pension contribution, and a unique and vibrant working environment. Role & Responsibilities: You will be expected to work closely with assigned project managers, organisational stakeholders, business analysts, subject matter experts, testers, developers, tech leads, end users, support teams, and third parties to manage testing and quality processes during project delivery. The role involves quality and test advocacy, resource planning & management, and resolution of issues that impede the testing effort. Key responsibilities include: To play a lead role in the development, implementation, and review of the IT Service’s Testing and Quality Assurance Frameworks and approach. To ensure that the appropriate level of QA has been adopted across the University’s IT and Digital portfolio. To work closely with IT colleagues and a diverse range of organisational stakeholders to evaluate and test applications that are being implemented; ensuring that extensive end-to-end testing has been applied, and potential defects have been fixed. To identify current and future testing requirements with key stakeholders; working with teams across the organisation who are responsible for projects and key business applications. The IT team at Surrey are plugged in to the whole University, and our digital transformation work underpins the University’s strategy. IT is growing our digital transformation capability, improving student experience, and helping increase our research impact. It’s a vibrant and exciting time to join a great and well-respected team at the heart of the University’s strategic plans. What’s in it for you? We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive. Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative, and diverse environment. Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere, and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme, and on-site childcare Access to world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website. The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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