QA Lead

Quality Assurance Lead
Chesterfield or Worksop - hybrid with flexible working
Benefits: 25 days' holiday, £5.5K Car Allowance, 8% matched pension, 10% annual target bonus, and individual private medical cover

WRK digital are delighted to partner with Greencore, a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK. Greencore supply all the major supermarkets in the UK as well as travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice providers, and other retailers. Employing over 14,000 people, they operate 21 world-class manufacturing units across 16 locations in the UK, with industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities.

They are entering an exciting period of an IT transformation programme that will streamline and simplify core processes, provide easier access to quality business data, and enable investment in the right technology.

The Role:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Lead is responsible for managing and leading a team of QA Analysts to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes across IT projects and initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Testing & Quality Assurance, the QA Lead will implement and enforce testing standards and methodologies, oversee day-to-day testing operations, and drive efficiency and effectiveness within the QA team of circa 5-10 reports at Greencore or via suppliers.

This role focuses on ensuring that the QA function aligns with the broader testing strategy, supporting scalable, high-performing testing capabilities and fostering continuous improvement across the team.

What You'll Be Doing in Your Role as a Quality Assurance Lead:

* Lead and manage a team of QA Analysts - Direct and support a team of QA Analysts to deliver high-quality testing services across all IT initiatives.
* Implement and enforce QA processes - Ensure consistent adherence to the QA framework and testing methodologies.
* Plan and allocate resources effectively - Allocate QA Analysts to projects based on priorities, skills, and capacity to maximise productivity and outcomes.
* Monitor and report on testing progress - Track and communicate testing progress, risks, and outcomes
* Support automation initiatives - Work closely with the Head of Testing & QA to implement and expand automated testing strategies and tools within the team.
* Foster team development - Provide coaching, training, and feedback to QA Analysts, encouraging skill development and career progression.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams - Liaise with development, IT delivery, and business teams to ensure QA activities are aligned with project and business objectives.

What we are looking for:

* Proven experience leading or managing QA teams in IT or related fields.
* Strong knowledge of testing practices, including functional, regression, and performance testing.
* Familiarity with QA automation tools (e.g. Selenium, Appium) and manual testing approaches.
* Ability to mentor and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
* Excellent communication and reporting skills to provide clear updates on progress and challenges.
* Experience working in fast-paced or complex environments (e.g. finance, manufacturing, logistics) is a plus.

Next Steps:

We are looking to shortlist candidates right away, with interview slots available before Christmas. If you are a Quality Assurance Lead with a passion for IT Software and Application Testing, please apply now or contact WRK digital for a confidential conversation about the next steps. We look forward to receiving your application.