Automation Test Lead - Hybrid

Job: Automation Test Lead
Location: Leeds or Bradford (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 + Excellent Benefits

We're working with an established and forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in its engineering and quality function.

They're looking for an Automation Test Lead to take ownership of testing strategy, drive automation maturity, and lead a growing QA team across a range of digital and enterprise projects.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine technical delivery with team leadership, helping shape QA best practices, improving automation frameworks, and embedding quality across the SDLC.

The Role

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QA team
• Define and implement test strategies and automation frameworks
• Drive automation using Python, Selenium, and Playwright
• Remain hands-on with manual and automated testing
• Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders
• Promote quality assurance and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Hybrid working (Leeds or Bradford, 3 days onsite)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Flexi-time
• Health, wellbeing and financial benefits
• Cycle to Work scheme and EV scheme
• Dedicated professional training budget for certifications and ongoing development
• Professional Training & Development

About You

• Strong background in automation and manual testing
• Experience with Selenium or Playwright
• Experience designing test strategies and frameworks
• Ability or ambition to lead and mentor a team
• Consultancy background
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong focus on continuous learning with a dedicated training budget and support for certifications, structured development, and ongoing upskilling.

Why Apply?

A chance to step into a role with real influence over QA direction and automation strategy, within a collaborative environment offering clear progression and strong investment in your development.