A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our IT Test team as Test Strategy Manager. As Test Strategy Manager you will report into the Head of Agile Delivery and lead and coach a team of eight, including two Test Leads. Your role will be to lead on the testing of £20million pounds worth of projects and initiatives annually across the Mitchells and Butler’s estate. As creator and owner of the IT Test strategy you will be accountable for the introduction of end-to-end integrated automated testing; solving issues across various vendors and multiple technology products.

About us…

Serving with pride since 1898, Mitchells & Butlers are the heart of UK hospitality. In fact, you already know us, even if you don’t realise it! We own and run more than 1,600 pubs, bars and restaurants including the stylish All Bar One brand, legendary Miller & Carter steakhouses, and the iconic Toby Carvery. We are Mitchells & Butlers, and we set the industry standard.

The Opportunity – Test Strategy Manager

As the Test Strategy Manager, you will be accountable for transforming our testing by developing and implementing a strategic (and risk balanced) test framework which adopts industry best practice.  Our aim is to increase our speed to market in digital online products and meet the needs of our project portfolio and product upgrades. You will be responsible for introducing innovative test processes, including the development of automated testing strategy to increase efficiency in our testing.

You’ll be well rewarded…

• Annual bonus scheme with the potential to earn up to 30% of your salary annually. We’re all about rewarding hard work
• Permanent contract
• Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility with working hours to fit around your personal commitments (e.g., 7am to 2pm, 8am to 3pm, etc.)
• 33% off at all our brands, including our hotels. Whether it’s date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered
• A pension that pays, where we’ll more than match your contributions (x1.5 of your contributions, up to a maximum of 5% of your salary)
• Private healthcare, dental plan, cycle to work, and keep fit schemes
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus option to buy up to 2 weeks extra holiday
• Opportunity to opt in to Sharesave Plan, enabling you to save to buy shares or have money returned

What makes Mitchells & Butlers a great place to work?

To us, a career isn’t just about ‘clocking in’. We really care about our colleagues, and we’re an employer that keeps a promise. In fact, as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 44,000 people working for us, we have the responsibility of valuing every contribution from a diverse workforce that are representative of our guests, and who make us stronger. We continue to build a culture that values our differences and embraces them as strengths, and we recognise that there is always work to be done.

What you’ll need to bring to this Test Strategy Manager role…

• Demonstrable Test Leadership experience is advantageous
• Expert test automation experience
• Sound experience in a wide variety of testing techniques and tools
• Excellent and proven stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Experience of working in complex multi-system, multi-vendor delivery organisations
• Influencing and leadership skills
• Dynamic and self-motivating
• Previous experience working in Agile methodology.

You will primarily be based at our Birmingham head office, with the ability to work from home/ out of office.

Could you be a great addition to our team? Apply for this Test Strategy Manager role today and we’ll be in touch to explore how you could be part of our exciting future.

Closing date: 4th October 2023