Manager of Test & Release

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape the future of technology delivery within Intact, driving transformation and maturity across the Test and Release Management Centres of Excellence. As the Head of Test and Release, you will play a key role in embedding best practices, elevating team capability, and delivering high quality technology outcomes that directly support Intact's strategic objectives. This role offers the scope to lead large, high performing teams, influence enterprise wide change, and work at the forefront of continuous improvement within a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

You'll make an impact by:

In this role, you will lead the transformation and growth of the Test and Release Management Centres of Excellence, ensuring efficiency, innovation, and best practice across the organisation.

• Support, coach, and inspire high performing teams to deliver best in class testing and release management services.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align testing and release strategies with business goals and delivery outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing new tools, frameworks, and ways of working to enhance performance and efficiency.

Your skills and experience:

To be successful in this role, you will bring good leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to drive transformation across complex technology functions.

• Experience leading and developing high performing teams within testing or release management.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence and align across business and technology.
• Demonstrated success in implementing best practice frameworks, tools, and governance to improve performance and delivery outcomes.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Up to 11% pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
• Career development and mentoring
• Inclusive culture + employee networks
• Share investment options

Our DEI Commitment:

We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We understand that everyone's circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options such as reduced hours or job shares to support work life balance.