National Trust Hiring for Test Lead at Swindon SN Full Time

Technology plays an important role in our work here at the Trust. We want to stay ahead of the curve, so that we can continue to meet the needs of our staff, properties, members and visitors. Our vision is to equip the organisation with the technology we all need to do our jobs more efficiently and confidently. That means working collaboratively with people across all areas of the organisation to continuously develop and improve what we offer.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Test Lead to join the join the team on a permanent basis.

What it’s like to work here:The Trust is continuing to invest in technology to deliver ambitious strategic goals. Our IT department delivers operational support and several sizable business driven programmes at any one time, as well as supporting a large operational national user base of 12,000 staff, 60,000 volunteers and almost 6 million members.

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree hybrid working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust.

What you’ll be doing:Joining the IT Team, you’ll help define and apply test practices, processes, techniques and tooling to ensure the required level of quality standards are met in your team. As our Test Lead you’ll also facilitate and co-ordinate testing and quality engineering activities with other colleagues and stakeholders. This will be both within, and outside IT, in order to ensure the National Trust’s Test Principles. You’ll be hands on using your Test experience and may be asked to carry out Test Engineering activities when appropriate.

You’ll adopt the ‘shift testing left’ principle and lead Test projects and teams during initiation through effective Test Engagement to create a modern and clear Test Plan (National Trust Standard). You’ll ensure that they are set up for success by helping them adopt the most appropriate test practices, processes, techniques and tooling. You’ll collaborate with the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure the testing pipeline is accurately sized and resourced accordingly

You’ll also take an active role in the wider Test community, practicing and promoting the test principles.

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary