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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Lead - **Company:** Bettys & Taylors Group - **Location:** Harrogate, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £46,000.0 - £51,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Test Scripts - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5846583523 ## About the Role * Significant experience in software testing, quality assurance or a similar role. * Experience leading testing activities across projects, programmes or technology change initiatives. * Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with experience supporting colleagues and stakeholders to achieve successful testing outcomes. * Proven experience of both manual and automated testing approaches and tools. * Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle and testing best practice. * Excellent planning, organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills. * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders. * Experience working with third-party suppliers and cross-functional teams. * Knowledge of ERP platforms, particularly IFS, would be advantageous. * Exposure to emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning and cloud-based testing environments would be beneficial. ## Description We're looking for an experienced and passionate Test Lead to join our Group Technology & Digital team and play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and success of our technology solutions. Reporting to the Test Manager, you'll lead testing activities across projects and change initiatives, helping to deliver robust, high-quality solutions that support our business and customers. This is an exciting opportunity to influence testing strategy, drive continuous improvement and champion best practice across a complex technology landscape. Working closely with developers, business specialists, project teams and third-party partners, you'll ensure testing is planned, executed and reported effectively, while helping to shape the future of quality assurance within the organisation. We offer a hybrid approach to working, with our Technology & Digital team based at Pagoda House in Harrogate (HG2 7LD). While regular time onsite is important for collaboration and relationship-building, we recognise the value of flexibility and are happy to discuss working arrangements. As such, this role is not suitable for fully remote working. The role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis (37.5 hours per week)., * Lead testing activities across projects and change initiatives, adapting testing strategies to meet project requirements and ensuring effective delivery and reporting * Collaborate with developers and project teams throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver solutions that are fit for purpose and fit for use * Guide and support business SMEs and technical specialists, promoting testing best practice and cross-functional collaboration * Plan and execute testing for business changes, including writing, reviewing and maintaining test scripts * Investigate, manage and track defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution * Drive continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools and processes, including automation capabilities * Produce and maintain testing documentation, including test plans, sign-off documentation and test exit reports * Support the development and maintenance of testing standards and quality assurance best practice across the business * Work with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure comprehensive test coverage and successful delivery outcomes * Support the ongoing development of knowledge and capability across technology and business teams ## Related Videos - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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