Test Manager
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,979 per year |
| Additional salary information: | This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Egham, Surrey |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0126-003 |
Summary
Full-Time, Fixed-Term (2 year contract)
Applications are invited for the post of Test Manager in the University’s IT Department.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Test Manager to join our IT Department in a new role on a fixed-term basis, while the University undertakes a major project to replace its Student Record System (SRS) and transform the operating model for Student Study Services.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, supporting essential services that impact students and staff across the institution. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise will help maintain continuity and drive improvements during this period of transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Be responsible for creating project-level test deliverables and defining test protocols. Provide training to testers, schedule testing, monitor testing progress, and action test issues that arise.
Be responsible for all aspects of test delivery across all test phases on the Project.
Engage with the Project team and SME’s in design and analysis of products to ensure they are testable and fit for purpose.
Engage with the Project team and SME’s to produce and implement Test Strategies and Plans, covering functional and non-functional testing, approach, Plans, Defect and Delivery Tracking, Alpha/Beta testing, collation of testing artefacts for release, Reports & Metrics, and Test Completion Reports.
Line management responsibility for a test analyst
You will bring a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Ideally, you will:
Hold a professional qualification relating to software testing, for example ISTQB Tester Foundation or ISTQB Tester Advanced – Test Manager,
Have experience in interpretation and review of specifications, and in delivering complex test projects in roles of test lead and/or test manager
Have good working knowledge of test automation, DevOps, test environments, test data, test management and SDLC tools Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to service excellence.
Experience in testing Student Records and/or Admissions Systems
Experience in a range of test and defect management tools and processes such as Azure Dev Ops.
Experience of team leadership/management and developing and mentoring of less experienced team members
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
The post is based in Egham where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Assistant IT Director, Paul Withey at paul.withey@rhul.ac.uk
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0126-003
Closing Date: 23:59, 20 January 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Applications are invited for the post of Test Manager in the University’s IT Department.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Test Manager to join our IT Department in a new role on a fixed-term basis, while the University undertakes a major project to replace its Student Record System (SRS) and transform the operating model for Student Study Services.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, supporting essential services that impact students and staff across the institution. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise will help maintain continuity and drive improvements during this period of transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Be responsible for creating project-level test deliverables and defining test protocols. Provide training to testers, schedule testing, monitor testing progress, and action test issues that arise.
Be responsible for all aspects of test delivery across all test phases on the Project.
Engage with the Project team and SME’s in design and analysis of products to ensure they are testable and fit for purpose.
Engage with the Project team and SME’s to produce and implement Test Strategies and Plans, covering functional and non-functional testing, approach, Plans, Defect and Delivery Tracking, Alpha/Beta testing, collation of testing artefacts for release, Reports & Metrics, and Test Completion Reports.
Line management responsibility for a test analyst
You will bring a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Ideally, you will:
Hold a professional qualification relating to software testing, for example ISTQB Tester Foundation or ISTQB Tester Advanced – Test Manager,
Have experience in interpretation and review of specifications, and in delivering complex test projects in roles of test lead and/or test manager
Have good working knowledge of test automation, DevOps, test environments, test data, test management and SDLC tools Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to service excellence.
Experience in testing Student Records and/or Admissions Systems
Experience in a range of test and defect management tools and processes such as Azure Dev Ops.
Experience of team leadership/management and developing and mentoring of less experienced team members
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
The post is based in Egham where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Assistant IT Director, Paul Withey at paul.withey@rhul.ac.uk
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0126-003
Closing Date: 23:59, 20 January 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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