IT Quality Engineering Manager - York

IT Quality Engineering Manager

Location: Hybrid role, with 2 days per week required at our office in York, YO26 4GG

Were entering an exciting new chapter as we continue to evolve our applications landscape, including the implementation of a major new platform across the organisation. Were looking for a Quality Engineering Manager to establish and lead a modern, risk-based quality engineering function that improves testing confidence, delivery speed and overall product quality.

This is a key leadership role within the IT Applications department, responsible for defining and embedding test strategy, standards and governance across internal teams and external suppliers. You will shape how we use automation, tooling and emerging AI capability to improve quality, coverage and efficiency across the software development lifecycle.

Youll lead and develop our testing capability, working closely with delivery teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers to ensure testing is well planned, effectively controlled and focused on the areas of greatest risk and member impact.

Reporting to the Head of Applications & Reporting, you will:

• Own and lead the organisation-wide quality engineering and testing approach, ensuring a clear, risk-based strategy is embedded across delivery teams and suppliers.
• Define and maintain test standards, governance and assurance practices, supporting consistent adoption across projects, products and change activity.
• Shape and evolve the use of test automation, tooling and AI-enabled capability to improve quality, coverage, efficiency and confidence in delivery.
• Lead end-to-end test planning and delivery across complex programmes, ensuring testing is controlled, appropriately resourced and aligned to business priorities.
• Lead, coach and develop the testing team, building strong quality engineering capability and a culture of continuous improvement.

We'd be particularly interested in hearing from candidates currently working as a Test Manager, Testing Manager, Quality Engineering Lead, Test Practice Lead, Head of Testing, Head of Quality Engineering or similar quality and testing leadership roles.

As IT Quality Engineering manager, youll bring:

• Experience leading testing or quality engineering teams
• Strong understanding of test strategy, governance and risk-based testing approaches
• Experience implementing or expanding test automation capability
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and delivery partners
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive quality across complex change programmes
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and modern software development practices

Do you want a career within a business that is not driven by profit, but by providing excellent service? A career within a business that is sustained by a genuine community, with everyone coming together to support each other. A career with an amazing history and a bright future?

We are looking for people who see Benenden Health as a career choice and are focused on maximising their potential in an organisation that promotes training, development, volunteering opportunities and personal achievement.

As a valued colleague, we offer you a range of benefits including:

• Smart, flexible working to help you achieve your objectives in the way that works best for you
• Corporate Benenden Health Membership and Corporate Benenden Cash Plan
• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Discounts on Benenden Health products
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts and cashback with hundreds of high-street retailers
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee engagement events

For further information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile.

The Benenden Health office is based in York and whilst there will be an opportunity to work from home, this role is offered on a hybrid basis and there will be a requirement to work from the office as needed.

We will be considering and interviewing candidates as they apply. We will close the position when we have the successful candidate, so please dont delay in submitting your application.

Any offer of employment for this role will be made under Benenden Health terms and conditions.