Job Description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Test Manager to work within the Humberside Police Force

Location: Hull
Contract Type: Temporary
Daily Rate: 350.00 per day Umbrella
Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
End Date: December, 2026

Are you ready to take the helm of an innovative IT team in the public sector? Our client is seeking a dynamic Test Manager to lead the charge in establishing and maintaining exceptional testing standards across South Yorkshire and Humberside Police. If you have a passion for technology, a knack for leadership, and a commitment to public service, we want to hear from you!

Role Purpose
As the IT Team Manager, you will manage, define, and uphold testing standards, procedures, and schedules for various testing cycles. Your role will encompass everything from unit testing to user acceptance testing, ensuring that both routine operations and major projects run smoothly.

Summary of Main Duties

Design and Implement: Create a shared test strategy for South Yorkshire and Humberside Police, documenting a comprehensive testing roadmap.
Establish Standards: Maintain testing standards, procedures, scripts, and schedules for all testing cycles.
Lead Coordination: Manage test scoping, planning, and delivery while liaising with IT and business users.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as the liaison between the IT Department and internal stakeholders, providing updates on testing processes and progress.
Resource Management: Ensure the Test Team is adequately resourced and that members are trained and developed.
Innovate: Propose new ways of working to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 4-6 years in system testing standards, with a focus on all testing cycles.
• Qualifications: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level or equivalent experience, with a relevant IT degree or equivalent experience.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a team, while motivating staff to achieve targets.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Core Competencies
We believe in values that support our mission:

• Integrity
• Impartiality
• Public Service
• Transparency

Why Join Us?

Flexible Work: Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working arrangements.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to further your career.
Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that serve the public and improve community services.

If you are a proactive leader with a strong background in IT testing and a dedication to public service, this is your chance to make a real difference!

Ready to Apply?
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to lead an impactful IT team! Submit your application today and join us in shaping the future of public sector technology.

We can't wait to meet you!

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