Job Title: Test Strategy Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bradford, Chatham, London, Petersfield Working Pattern: Hybridtypically a couple of days a week in the office. Part-time or flexible arrangements are considered to support work-life balance. A fear of losing your current working flexibility shouldn't hinder you from applying for new opportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible working arrangements where possible. What We Offer: Holidays: 25 days holiday up to 30 days (depending on service) Pension: We know it is important to save for the future, that is why we will contribute up to 10% Maternity/Paternity: We realise that family time is important, we offer enhanced maternity (after successful completion of probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave Volunteering: 2 paid days to give back to the charity of your choice Development: LinkedIn Learning for all Finance: Snoop Premium available to all colleagues Medical: Opportunity to opt in for Private Medical Insurance Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus The Role: As a Test Strategy Manager you will be reporting to the Head of Solution Engineer. As our Test Strategy Manager you will lead the development and delivery of our testing strategy. Youll work closely with senior leaders across the organisation to embed a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within our test engineering function. As a Test Strategy Manager, you will: Define, implement, and manage the delivery of the VBG group testing strategy. Lead a team of Test Lead Engineers and circa 50 Test Engineers embedded in Agile scrum teams. Collaborate with platform and development teams to create a continuously refreshed, end-to-end testing environment. Establish and nurture an active testing community of practice within Technology & Change. Drive continuous testing improvements, including the adoption of cutting-edge tools and techniques. Monitor, report, and share key testing metrics with stakeholders. Act as a senior escalation point for all testing-related matters. Champion team development through coaching, mentoring, and regular performance reviews. What Were Looking For: Proven experience in building and leading high-performing testing teams. Strong background in test automation across Mobile, Web, Cloud (Azure/AWS), and APIs. Proficiency with testing tools such as Tricentis Tosca, Selenium, and others. In-depth understanding of SaaS systems, UAT, non-functional, and performance testing. Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and TDD/BDD principles. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud, and employment references. Who We Are: At Vanquis, we have a simple purpose: to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of lifes opportunities. Established in 1880, were now a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to over 1.75 million UK customers. We take care of our colleagues as well as our customers, working hard to create a rewarding and supportive work environment. That means competitive salaries, benefits, and a Group-wide recognition scheme. Everyone can enrol in our pension and after six months, you can join our Buy as You Earn scheme. Were about more than financial rewards though. We give everyone a voice in the business and room to be their authentic self. And we know youre here to build your career, so we help every colleague with training and development opportunities. Making sure theres always something new to learn. Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer Here at Vanquis Banking Group, we embrace everyones unique strengths and identities to be themselves at work. Regardless of how you identify yourself, your sexual orientation, martial or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national background, faith, disability, or age your experiences and background help enrich our teams, and most importantly help support our customers in the best way possible. At the end of the day, it's our people that help us to fulfil the reason why were here in the first place: to help put people on a path to a better everyday life. If theres anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether its a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, were available to help. The Company At Vanquis, weve been empowering lives since 1880. As a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank, we lend responsibly to over 1.75 million UK customers. Were just as committed to our colleagues as we are to our customers, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and recognition schemes. With pension plans, our Buy as You Earn scheme, and ongoing training opportunities, we create a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. Bring your authentic self, find your voice, and build your career with usbecause at Vanquis, we believe in making the most of lifes opportunities. The Benefits Competitive base salary and rewards Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday entitlement one day accrued for each year of service (max 30 days) Defined contribution pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme Perks at Work A perks platform of over 30,000 unique discounts Volunteering 2 paid days to support a charity of your choice Flexible, hybrid, & dynamic working policies Personal & career development opportunities Monthly and Quarterly Colleague Socials Discounted gym membership BUPA GP Service ADZN1_UKTJ