Product Testing Team Leader

Appello UK

QA Test Team Leader leading a small QA team at Appello Group driving software quality assurance practices. Fostering collaboration and adopting automated testing to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeNew Milton • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £38,000 - £42,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading quality assurance teams, implementing best practices, and integrating automated testing tools to enhance efficiency and reliability. Strong ability to communicate across technical and non-technical teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Team ManagementQuality Assurance PracticesAutomated Testing IntegrationTest Management ToolsISTQB Test Manager Certification

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Hard Skills

Manual TestingTest AutomationRisk-Based TestingUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Test Script ReviewQuality Assurance ActivitiesTesting MethodologiesDocumentation MaintenanceSoftware Issue ResolutionTesting Process Efficiency

Soft Skills

LeadershipEffective CommunicationCollaborationKnowledge SharingTeam Culture Development

Tools & Technologies

Automated Testing ToolsTest Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQB Test ManagerAgile Methodology Certification

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceTelecommunicationsManufacturingTechnology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and guide the QA team in implementing and enhancing quality assurance practices
Introduce and coordinate the review and approval of test scripts and results
Oversee and execute meticulous manual testing processes to identify and resolve software issues
Strategically drive and integrate automated testing practices to improve efficiency and reliability
Foster a collaborative team culture, encouraging effective communication and knowledge sharing
Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues across departments
Establish and enforce QA best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
Champion the adoption and integration of automated testing tools and technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align development and testing processes
Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in testing methodologies
Take accountability for the overall efficiency and reliability of testing processes
Lead initiatives to maintain comprehensive documentation for knowledge sharing
Provide insights and recommendations on testing tools and technologies to enhance strategy
Offer leadership and line management for the QA team, supporting development, performance, and collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong team management and leadership skills, with at least 3 years’ experience managing teams
Previous experience within a Technology, QA, Telecommunications, or Manufacturing environment
Proven track record of managing testing teams, test environments, and quality assurance activities
Experience with test management tools is highly desirable
Exposure to test automation, risk-based testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination would be advantageous
A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline is preferred
Professional certifications such as ISTQB Test Manager and/or Agile methodology training or certification would be beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Medical Insurance - Individual Cover
Discounts on groceries, shopping, holidays, insurance, restaurants and more
24/7 employee assistance programme with app
Family and friends’ discounts on services & products
Pension Scheme, up to 4% Company matched
Smart Tech & Cycle to work schemes
Free on-site parking