Job Specifications
Quality Assurance Test Manager
Location: Flexible across the UK
Salary Range: £50,199 - £53,101 per annum (plus ILW, £3,344, if residing & working in London) (DOE)
Hours: 35 per week
18 Months Fixed Term Contract
The British Red Cross are looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Test Manager. Are you passionate about driving quality in technology delivery? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision and process matter? If the answer is “yes” then join us to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of testing across our Technology Department.
A day in the life of our QA Test Manager
Champion and uphold testing frameworks, standards, and processes across all delivery teams.
Collaborate with project teams to elevate testing competency and ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Lead test execution alongside delivery teams, taking full accountability for successful completion to expected quality benchmarks.
Oversee external testing vendors—selecting top talent and ensuring alignment with best practice our standards.
Own the testing budget: review allocations, manage supplier costs, and ensure financial efficiency across projects.
If you're quality-orientated, fast-thinking, and driven by purpose, this could be the role for you!
To be a successful QA Test Manager, you’ll need:
A strong quality assurance and testing background.
Strong stakeholder engagement. Ability to work with numerous teams who have different interests, priorities and physical locations.
Proven experience of implementing project test quality assurance frameworks.
Proven experience in designing of test processes and templates.
Experience with Jira, DevOps toolset or similar tools. Plus, Knowledge of different project management methodologies, like Agile.
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities; to think creatively and solve problems.
Interested? Closing date for completed applications is 23:59 on Sunday 30th November 2025. Interviews to follow soon after.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
About the Company
For over 150 years, the British Red Cross has been here for humanity. We believe everyone, everywhere, deserves to get the help they need in a crisis. The people we help can trust that we’re completely neutral, independent and impartial. Our supporters know that we help those most in need, and our staff and volunteers can see they’re a part of a unique movement which anyone is welcome to join.
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