QA Test Manager – Full-time, PermanentLocation: Poole, Dorset (hybrid working - see below)Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum DOE + Benefits Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. The Opportunity: If you’re an experienced QA Test Manager who’s looking for authority to shape quality standards across a multi-product technology environment, introduce improvements, and build a QA capability that evolves with the company’s ambitions, this role offers both influence and ownership. You’ll be joining a well-established, financially stable technology business who are investing in growth, new markets and improved development practices. Leadership is supportive and open to modern tools, process improvements and new ideas. As the QA Test Manager, you’ll define how quality is delivered across the organisation. From setting strategy and KPIs to mentoring your team and influencing engineering decisions, this is a role with responsibility and the scope to make a lasting impact in an environment where performance, reliability and accuracy matter! Why This Role Stands Out: <ul><li>Salary up to £70,000 per annum (may be slightly negotiable depending on experience)</li><li>Annual salary reviews with regular market benchmarking</li><li>Hybrid working – 1 day per week remote from home</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Pension scheme with employer contribution and matched enhancements</li><li>Health Cash Plan including 24/7 GP access, dental and optical cover</li><li>Death in Service cover (4x salary)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Paid volunteering days</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Comfortable, modern open-plan office</li><li>Team and company social events</li><li>Autonomy, trust and long-term career progression</li><li>Structured training and development opportunities to help you grow</li><li>Supportive, team-focused culture that values your ideas and achievements</li></ul> What the QA Test Manager Will Do: As the QA Test Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the Quality Assurance function across multiple products and projects spanning web, mobile, backend systems, and cloud-based infrastructure. You’ll balance strategic leadership with hands-on oversight where required. <ul><li>Define and implement a unified QA strategy, tools and processes</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop the QA team to maximise performance and growth</li><li>Establish KPIs and drive measurable quality improvements</li><li>Oversee test planning, risk assessment and release readiness</li><li>Ensure defects are clearly identified, tracked, analysed and resolved</li><li>Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to influence design and test coverage</li><li>Identify smarter testing approaches and increase automation where appropriate</li></ul> The Technology Environment: <ul><li>The engineering team works across a modern stack of web and back-end applications.</li><li>Most infrastructure sits within a cloud-native environment using IaC approaches.</li><li>The QA function supports testing across web portals, mobile applications, CMS platforms, backend database systems, and cloud infrastructure deployments.</li><li>Automated testing is a key focus.</li></ul> What You Need: They’re looking for a confident QA Test Engineering Manager and accomplished leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. <ul><li>Proven experience leading and developing QA Test Engineers</li><li>Strong experience pivoting, defining and implementing QA test strategies</li><li>Strong automation knowledge</li><li>Experience across multiple large-scale products</li><li>Background working within Agile software development environments</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess risk quickly and guide teams through informed decisions</li><li>Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Experience producing clear, structured test plans and reports</li><li>Exposure to regulated environments is desirable</li></ul> Why You Should Apply: This is your opportunity to lead and shape strategy rather than simply maintain process. If you’re a QA Manager who wants influence, accountability and long-term progression, this is well worth a confidential conversation. Apply now or message me directly. You don’t need a perfect CV to start the discussion. xwzovoh We’re happy to support neurodivergent candidates and can make adjustments at any stage of the process.

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