4 of 4 Permanent Head of QA Jobs in the UK excluding London

Are you an experienced QA professional looking to make an impact on the a quality function? Seeking an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company? If so, read on. We are looking for a to reshape and scale the test function to join my client's Exeter based team. As Head of QA, you … mobile platforms, drive automation using modern frameworks, manage releases, and ensure thorough documentation. As part of a multi-disciplined team, you will collaborate across the business, mentor QA staff, and clearly communicate insights to stakeholders. As a Head of QA you will have: Experience in a QA leadership or senior QA … Selenium) A proven track record of API testing with Postman Experience of mobile testing An ISTQB Certification As a Head of QA you will have strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. A passion for technology and mentoring is also key. More ❯

Head of Development & QA Edinburgh/Hybrid 12-Month Contract Inside IR35 At Harvey Nash, we're proud to be supporting a key strategic appointment within a major public sector organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale, shaping the future of development and quality assurance across a complex … and high-impact environment. As Head of Development & QA, you'll lead a cross-functional team of 25-30 professionals, driving innovation and delivery across a diverse digital estate. This is a true "player-coach" role-combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership to embed best practice, modern tooling, and agile ways of … stakeholders, influencing direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-focused digital services. Your remit spans operational excellence, community leadership, and continuous improvement across development and QA disciplines. We're looking for a leader with deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for public service transformation. If you thrive in complex environments and More ❯

departmental strategy with operational and strategic goals Collaborate with Strategic Enablement to identify opportunities in Knowledge Management, L&D, and Operational Effectiveness Integrate AI, speech, and text analytics into QA processes Measure departmental impact on performance and enablement outcomes Anticipate regulatory/internal risks and recommend service improvements Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and act as audit liaison Maintain … legal and regulatory standards across QA, including Consumer Duty and Operational Resilience Define and track quality metrics to drive excellence and customer satisfaction Build strong relationships with senior leaders to align QA with strategy Manage a £1.5M budget, ensuring value and forecast alignment Optimise QA resources to support lean, customer-focused models Use statistical analysis to inform … strategy and decision-making Apply risk-based models to prioritise QA coverage Promote best practice sharing and cross-departmental collaboration What do you need to thrive? Minimum of 5 years experience in contact centre environment or equivalent Experience managing change in a high innovation environment You must be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and be able More ❯

departmental strategy with operational and strategic goals Collaborate with Strategic Enablement to identify opportunities in Knowledge Management, L&D, and Operational Effectiveness Integrate AI, speech, and text analytics into QA processes Measure departmental impact on performance and enablement outcomes Anticipate regulatory/internal risks and recommend service improvements Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and act as audit liaison Maintain … legal and regulatory standards across QA, including Consumer Duty and Operational Resilience Define and track quality metrics to drive excellence and customer satisfaction Build strong relationships with senior leaders to align QA with strategy Manage a £1.5M budget, ensuring value and forecast alignment Optimise QA resources to support lean, customer-focused models Use statistical analysis to inform … strategy and decision-making Apply risk-based models to prioritise QA coverage Promote best practice sharing and cross-departmental collaboration What do you need to thrive? Minimum of 5 years’ experience in contact centre environment or equivalent Experience managing change in a high innovation environment You must be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and be able More ❯