Test Manager

Location: Home-based with UK travel, including extended periods in Central Scotland
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
Security Clearance: SC eligibility required

We’re recruiting an experienced Test Manager to support delivery on a major programme, a complex and high-profile initiative involving the testing of large-scale systems and physical simulators used for specialist training environments.

Job title:

Test Manager

Job Description:

This role requires someone with proven experience delivering testing on complex, multi-supplier programmes who can operate with minimal supervision, engage confidently with senior stakeholders, and be effective quickly.

What we’re looking for

• Significant experience as a Test Manager on large, complex programmes, within regulated or public-sector environments
• Proven delivery across multi-supplier and multi-stakeholder settings
• Strong experience across functional, non-functional, automation and integration testing
• Demonstrable stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels
• Experience managing risk, reporting status and driving delivery outcomes at pace
• Strong leadership capability, with experience mentoring and developing teams
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
• Eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance

As Test Manager, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end testing approach, leading test strategy, planning and execution across multiple delivery phases. You’ll work across a broad stakeholder landscape, managing delivery risk, coordinating suppliers, and assuring quality across system, service and product testing.

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and driving testing activities across all stages and iterations of system, service and product development
• Defining and delivering test strategy, estimates and execution plans aligned to programme needs
• Providing authoritative guidance on testing methods, automation, tooling and quality standards
• Leading integration and acceptance testing in line with agreed system and service designs
• Managing defect lifecycle activities, including defect triage and resolution
• Overseeing automation outputs and reviewing code quality produced by the team
• Measuring, monitoring and reporting on testing performance, KPIs and delivery risks
• Managing escalations, issues and blockers to ensure delivery outcomes are met
• Driving continuous improvement across testing processes, tools and frameworks
• Coordinating and influencing a complex network of stakeholders and delivery partners

Join Capita – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity 

Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK’s most recognised organisations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors - government, healthcare, education, and finance - offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion.

We’re committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you. Check out our website www.capita.com 

What's in it for you?

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• company matched pension, life assurance, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice - opportunity to take a paid day out of the office
• access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• opportunity to gain additional qualifications through our Learning Academy or apprenticeships to help develop your career 

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering endless opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

🤝 Customer first, always​🧑‍💻 Fearless innovation​✅ Achieve together​💙 Everyone is valued

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Location:

Home-Based - GBR

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)