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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Lead - **Company:** Leek Building Society - **Location:** Leek, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Bug Management, Code Coverage, Requirements Traceability, Test Data, Scripting, Test Scripts - **Published:** October 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce6d788585388b9f ## About the Role Practical experience of planning or coordinating testing across projects or change initiatives Experience writing, reviewing and executing test scripts and test cases Working knowledge of test planning, design, execution, defect management and reporting Experience supporting user acceptance testing with business stakeholders or subject-matter experts An understanding of requirements traceability and how test coverage can be evidenced Experience recording test outcomes, evidence and defects clearly Knowledge of waterfall, agile or hybrid project-delivery approaches Strong planning, analytical and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail Clear communication skills and the ability to explain testing requirements to technical and non-technical colleagues Confidence raising concerns and providing constructive challenge where testing is incomplete or insufficiently evidenced Ability to prioritise testing activity across multiple pieces of work A collaborative, practical and improvement-focused approach, ISTQB Foundation Certificate, an equivalent testing qualification or comparable practical experience Experience creating test plans, reports and traceability documentation Experience facilitating defect triage and supporting defects through retesting and closure Experience working with external technology providers or third-party suppliers Testing experience within financial services, building societies or another regulated environment Knowledge of mortgages, savings, operational resilience, customer outcomes or regulated change Familiarity with test-management, defect-tracking or requirements-management tools Experience improving testing processes, templates or standards ## Description Were looking for an organised and delivery-focused Test Lead to coordinate and support testing across our projects and change initiatives. This is a varied role combining test leadership and governance with practical test analysis and execution. Youll plan and coordinate testing activity, help create and execute test scripts, oversee defect management and maintain clear traceability between requirements, test cases, defects and outcomes. Working with project teams and business colleagues, youll ensure testing is structured, proportionate and appropriately evidenced. Youll also provide clear reporting on progress, coverage, quality, risks and implementation readiness. This is a hands-on opportunity. Youll contribute directly to testing where needed, including preparing test data, writing scripts, executing tests, reviewing evidence and helping teams demonstrate that requirements have been appropriately tested before implementation. We welcome applications from people who can demonstrate relevant testing experience or transferable capability gained across different projects, organisations or career paths. WhatYou'll Be Doing Developing test strategies, plans and approaches that reflect the risk, scope and complexity of each project Creating, reviewing and executing functional, integration, system, regression and user acceptance test scripts Supporting business teams to define test scenarios, expected outcomes and acceptance criteria Maintaining clear traceability between requirements, test cases, scripts, defects and outcomes Coordinating testing resources, schedules, environments and test data Managing defects from identification through to resolution, retesting and closure Facilitating defect triage sessions and ensuring issues are prioritised, assigned and escalated appropriately Agreeing and evidencing testing entry and exit criteria with project teams Providing clear reports on testing progress, coverage, quality, risks, issues and readiness Identifying gaps in test coverage and working with project teams to address them before implementation Supporting business colleagues with test preparation and execution where guidance or additional capacity is needed Ensuring testing evidence is maintained appropriately to support governance, audit and implementation decisions Working collaboratively with Project Managers, Business Analysts, business stakeholders, Application Support, developers and third-party suppliers Developing reusable testing templates, standards, processes and reporting approaches Contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement of the Societys testing approach Supporting service handover and early-life support by ensuring known issues, defects and testing outcomes are clearly understood where appropriate