IT Test & QA Manager

Role: IT Test and QA Manager

Location: Hybrid, based from one of our offices in Derby, Manchester or Warrington

Salary: we anticipate paying a salary in the £53,700.00 - £70,500.00 range

Our mission at Rolls‑Royce SMR is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, positioning us to become a world leader in nuclear innovation and a flagship UK export technology.

Our Digital & Information Technology team enables the organisation to deliver complex, enterprise‑wide change. Working at the intersection of technology, process and people, the team focuses on building scalable, reliable solutions that underpin safe delivery and long‑term value.

In this context, we are looking for a Test & QA Manager to support our Enterprise Programme Manager and wider delivery community. This role has no direct reports but plays a critical leadership role, setting strategy and governance to ensure solutions are robust, user‑ready and fit for purpose.

We need you to:

• Define and lead a risk‑based Test & QA strategy, embedded early across the change lifecycle
• Establish consistent frameworks, standards and governance for functional, non‑functional, process and user acceptance testing
• Partner with project managers, architects and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are robust, user‑ready and operationally viable
• Drive continuous improvement, including test automation and advanced testing techniques, to increase confidence and predictability

This is a high‑impact role for someone who brings a collaborative mindset, sound judgement, and a passion for improving how quality is designed into change.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience leading Test & QA activity across complex, integrated systems and enterprise change
• Strong knowledge of functional, non‑functional and end‑to‑end process testing, including governance, assurance and risk management
• Confidence providing authoritative QA guidance, influencing stakeholders and mentoring delivery teams

We’ll ask you about how you’ve embedded QA into delivery lifecycles and improved outcomes through early assurance and risk‑based testing.

Location

We offer hybrid working and will expect regular attendance at one of our offices in Derby, Manchester or Warrington, depending on business needs.

What’s in it for you?

We anticipate a salary of £53,700.00 - £70,500.00 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring.

We also offer excellent benefits including:

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - £2200, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

•    A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
•    Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
•    A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

•    Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
•    Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
•    Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
 

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