Test Lead at The Very Group in Derby, England, GB

About us

We’re the team behind digital retailer Very.

Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.

And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers. ✨

About the role

We’re looking for a Test Lead to help make sure changes across our distribution operation are ready to work safely, reliably and effectively.

Reporting to the Flow Ops Test Manager, you’ll lead and coordinate User Acceptance Testing across several projects in the Business Change portfolio. You’ll bring structure to testing, give stakeholders a clear view of progress and risk, and help teams make confident decisions about whether new releases are ready to go live.https://shopdirect-my.sharepoint.com/personal/chris_nicholas_theverygroup_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B3E9FB057-3C3A-4EEB-8810-6F53B28DDE19%7D&file=Role%20Profile%20TEST%20LEAD.doc&action=default&mobileredirect=true

This is an opportunity to influence testing from the outset rather than simply becoming involved at the end. You’ll help shape the strategy, methodology and standards used across both agile and waterfall projects, while remaining close enough to the detail to investigate defects and support test execution yourself.

Key Responsibilities:

You’ll be the main point of contact for testing matters, working with technical, project and operational colleagues to turn requirements into practical, well-controlled test activity.

You’ll:

• Define test strategies, scope, plans, scripts, acceptance criteria and go/no-go measures.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing and regression testing across multiple projects.
• Track test results, defects, risks and issues, giving stakeholders a clear view of release readiness.
• Coordinate other testing resources when required, ensuring activity is focused and effective.
• Translate functional requirements into testing that reflects how systems will work in an operational environment.
• Investigate issues, recommend solutions and escalate risks at the right time.
• Support new releases with clear documentation and input into standard operating materials.

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines structured testing knowledge with the confidence to work across technical and operational teams.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience testing core systems, preferably within a large-scale automated logistics or warehouse operation.
• Strong knowledge of system testing, regression testing and User Acceptance Testing.
• Experience creating testing strategies, plans, scripts and acceptance criteria.
• Familiarity with test management or technical tools such as SOAPUI and AWS.
• Experience working with technical and business stakeholders, including project, development and operational teams.
• The ability to identify, explain and challenge differences between expected and actual system behaviour.
• Experience with KNAPP WCS/WMS or Dürkopp systems would be particularly valuable.https://shopdirect-my.sharepoint.com/personal/chris_nicholas_theverygroup_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B3E9FB057-3C3A-4EEB-8810-6F53B28DDE19%7D&file=Role%20Profile%20TEST%20LEAD.doc&action=default&mobileredirect=true

Some of our benefits

• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• LinkedIn learning access.
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal on-site interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This will be held onsite.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities

We’re building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don’t discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via talentacquisition@theverygroup.com. We’ll be happy to support you.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.