Test Manager in London

The City of London Police is seeking an experienced Test Manager to take ownership of the test workstream including supplier test assurance. The role sits within Report Fraud Enabling Services and will lead a small team to manage all test activity ensuring the quality of deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Working as a senior member of the Enabling Services team, taking responsibility for all levels of test and test assurance ensuring delivery of a high-quality output in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for client-side User Acceptance Testing (UAT), working across teams to understand business scenarios, planning all testing surrounding these, through to execution and reporting.
• Leading test assurance activities to ensure the supplier side delivery remains on track and is of high quality.
• Leading and supporting new suppliers in the integration, testing, go-live and operation period of the new service.
• Supporting continuous improvement discussions throughout delivery and taking responsibility for the implementation of these.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of all test levels including functional and non-functional, e.g., NFRs, OAT, Performance, etc.
• The ability to clearly define and articulate test strategies, test plans and the reporting of these to key team members at all levels.
• Understanding of test assurance and how it is applied.
• Demonstrate effective management and resolution of defects, risk assessments, issue escalations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work positively across a range of individuals and groups involved in the project/s and develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Eligibility and Vetting:

This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK. Due to this role requiring MV/SC level vetting, you need to have continuously resided in the UK for the last 5 years. This residency needs to be in the immediate 5 years prior to this application. If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for the role.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly. The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strives for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, and/or are neurodivergent, from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Hybrid working – this Police Staff role adheres to Corporation of London’s hybrid working policy, which requires a 60% office attendance rate.

Benefits:

• A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian, and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
• Most roles can accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. Hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns are available.
• LGPS Pension Scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme.
• Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees.
• Free access to our Force Gym (dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), personal training instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes.
• 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous service.
• Season Ticket Loans.