Test Manager - 12 months Fixed Term Contract

WSETs purpose is to empower people through inspiring learning experiences all over the world. We offer a comprehensive suite of globally recognised qualifications covering wines spirits and sake.

We are the worlds leading provider of qualifications in wines spirits and sake delivering over 140000 exams each year to candidates in over 70 countries via our network of Approved Programme Providers (APPs).

The successful applicant will contribute to a culture of integrity empowerment dynamism and inclusivity within WSET.

Any offer of employment or your ongoing employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a thorough background check by an independent third party.

NB If you currently work for one of WSETs APPs you may not be eligible to apply for this role subject to your future career plans and the nature of that role. If you work for an APP either in a selfemployed or employed capacity and would like to discuss your eligibility please contact the hiring manager.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team in the role of Testing Manager working under the guidance of the Program Manager. As the Testing manager you will play a crucial role in testing the processes for designated delivery projects including CRM2 and Integration Platform. You will be accountable for coordinating business input into acceptance criteria for user cases acting as the primary point of contact with our external delivery provider on ensuring any changes are accurately reflected in DevOps.

This position offers flexibility allowing remote work with occasional attendance at physical meetings in London SE1 typically 1 or 2 times per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the program manager and external delivery provider to accurately implement changes in DevOps acting as the primary point of contact.

• Coordinate business input for the development of acceptance criteria in user cases.
  Apply a robust methodology to effectively manage test cycles and mitigate risks.
• Take charge of Release Management for impacted systems specifically Dynamics 365 by developing and implementing reliable processes for both project and businessasusual changes.
• Establish a resilient Change Management process transferrable to internal staff upon project completion.
• Ensure that all releases are accompanied by comprehensive documentation.

As an integral member of the ProgrammeTeam you will actively contribute to the overall success of the program. We are looking for a candidate who brings expertise in testing coordination a strategic mindset and the ability to drive excellence in processes related to project delivery and system changes.

Person Specification

Essential

• An understanding of Project and Programme Management.
  
• Experience (23 years) of working as a Test Manager on a complex technology enabled change programme.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder and thirdparty vender collaboration.
• Experience of working with a mix of internal and external teams.
• Experience of managing testing cycles involving Dynamics 365.

• Significant experience (4 years) of working as a Test Manager on a complex technology enabled change programmer.
• Experience of working with DevOps
• Analytical candidate who is comfortable compiling and communicating effectively testing progress.
• A candidate who projects experience and authority

UK Benefits

Annual Leave 27 days pa public holidays increases with service; ability to buy/sell 5 days

Pension (options availableafter three months):

5% Employee (EE) 3% Employer (ER) contributions.

Option 1: 3% EE 5% ER

Option 2: 5% EE 8% ER

Option 3: 7.5% EE 12.5% ER

Option 4: 9% EE 15 ER

Health insurance (after three months):

Vitality scheme post probation Access to virtual GP appointments Rewards include Caffe Nero drinks Cinema Tickets Apple Watch Cash Back on Waitrose shopping Amazon Prime membership 75% off at Champneys 6 month subscription with HeadSpace Discounted Weight Watchers membership and gyms such as Virgin Active orNuffield Health Smoking Cessation day worth 300 and half price health screens

Eye voucher scheme

Food and drink in the office

Nespresso coffee makers and a range of other drinks fruit cereals soups

Season ticket & gym membership loan scheme

Group income protection scheme

EAP

24/7 confidential help and support from trained counsellors and advisors

Death in service

4x annual salary paid to nominees with associated bereavement support for family

Enhanced family friendly leave and pay

Celebration vouchers

Cycle2Work scheme

Discretionary bonus

Development WSETs inhouse training and qualifications in Wines Spirits Sake and Beer as well as other professional development opportunities.