Summary of the role
The IT Test Assurance Group (TAG) is seeking to expand and requires a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced team leader to manage and take ownership of the TAG. The purpose of the role is to manage the TAG team, operate as a testing specialist at all levels, provide direction and consultancy, maintain the provision of testing services and strive to continually improve.
Key accountabilities
• Operate as a specialist and provide consultancy on all aspects of software testing
• Advise on the most appropriate test processes, tools and techniques for any given situation and make clear justifications for those choices
• Input to company programme direction
• Determine and implement effective improvements to the test process
• Effective management of the testing services in scope
• Effectively introduce and manage change
• Provision of a managed test facility
• Provision of an assurance service
• Maintain and report on management controls that indicate cost, effort and progress
• Analyse and mitigate the risks of failing to meet customer needs and proactively identify future customer requirements
• Liaise with senior members of the organisation to promote the role of testing and increase awareness
• Produce clear, concise and unambiguous documents in accordance with company standards
• Plan and organise multiple cross organisation test activities, and deal with conflicting priorities
• Make financial and manpower decisions within budget constraints
• Constantly consider ways to improve efficiency and minimise costs
About The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
Tasked with maintaining the UK's nuclear deterrent, the Atomic Weapons Establishment is without equal. No other organisation in the UK does what we do. Nor do they operate the way we do. This means our people can push the boundaries of conventional thinking and enjoy a wealth of stimulating challenges that are of real national importance.
Benefits
Join our team and on top of continually developing your abilities, you'll receive a superb benefits package. One that includes 28 days' holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays, a final salary pension scheme and relocation assistance where necessary.
To Apply
To find out more about AWE, this vacancy and to apply, simply click here this will take you through to our dedicated recruitment website.
On all applications please state on which website you initially saw this vacancy advertised. Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
AWE welcomes applications from women and men, regardless of disability, sexuality, racial or ethnic origin, age or responsibility for dependants. The normal contractual retirement age at AWE is 65. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.
Because of the nature of the work associated with this post, it is subject to special nationality rules and is open only to British Citizens. All selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance.
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