About the role

  • Oversee and drive quality assurance across complex, multi-stream programmes.
  • Define and execute the QA strategy.
  • Provide governance and leadership across all test phases.
  • Ensure alignment with programme goals.
  • Manage internal testers within the team.
  • Set standards, processes, and best practices for QA.
  • Oversee all testing activities (system, integration, regression, UAT).

Requirements

  • 10+ years in QA, including 4+ years in programme or enterprise-level leadership.
  • Proven track record in test strategy, governance, and delivery for large-scale programmes.
  • Strong expertise in manual and automated testing.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and test automation frameworks.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
  • People management experience, leading high-performing QA teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • ISTQB Advanced or equivalent certification (preferred).
  • Experience in the publishing industry (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery (preferred).
  • Knowledge of cloud-based testing and environment management (preferred).

Benefits

  • 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Remote flexible working
  • Discretionary performance bonus
  • 6% pension contribution
  • Working from home allowance

Job title

QA Programme Management Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

£65,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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