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Posted Date:  24 Jan 2025
Posting End Date:  07-Feb-2025
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Technology
Salary (£):  £50,000 to £60,000

Test Team Manager

 

Here in Technology our mission is simple – deliver and maintain secure and stable IT services, maximising value to our business.  

 

Dig a little deeper and you will find a living, breathing department, of highly talented

individuals and teams, buzzing with energy, ideas and enthusiasm. Who are always interested in learning new, innovative and exciting ways for us to aid our business colleagues, and ultimately our customers experience.  

 

Collectively, we provide a critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region, so the only question is why wouldn't you want to be part of that? 

 

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

Due to Maternity leave within our structure, we’re looking to hire a Test Team Manager on a 12-month contract position.  We’re looking for you to manage and lead a team of Test Professionals who are delivering  high-quality technology solutions as part of our commitment to the wider business.

 

In this role you will take responsibility for the Test Strategy across the Technology department, this will include Functional, Non-Functional and Automation aspects as well as using your resource (both permanent & Partnership solutions) to ensure the teams skills & knowledge are kept current and in line with the Business and Technology Strategies.

 

You will also be responsible for the Performance, Development and Health, Safety & Wellbeing of the direct team.

 

Other key accountabilities are:-

 

  • Utilising an empowered team to deliver and implement the Approach at Programme and Team level
  • Takes ownership and champions Quality Assurance best practices used for Testing through the Technology teams and wider business.
  • Line management of the Testing community, (both Partners & Permanent staff) and driving the department wide Centre of Excellence.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

 

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

 

We’ll be looking for you to have people management skills and experience, including tackling behavioural issues, performance management, setting objectives.  You will need to have strong leadership and motivating skills including the ability to empower, support and coach as a servant leader and it would be great if you had a knowledge of ‘Technology’ and the functions within to be able to utilise the team/s so to maximise ways of working.

 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you? 

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

 

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

 

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

 

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)  
  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)  
  • Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
  • Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate  
  • Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’  
  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers  
  • Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave) 
  • Two volunteering days per year  

 

WHATS NEXT?

 

We can’t wait to hear from you.

 

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails. 

 

And if this has sparked your curiosity, and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media

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