Test and Release Manager

Test and Release Manager

City of Wolverhampton Council – WMPF – Full Time (Hybrid)

Grade 8 – £52,413–£56,730

Join the Projects team at the i9 building in Wolverhampton. We manage pension assets for over 330,000 members and 800+ employers.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and own the overall test and release framework across all application areas, data management and infrastructure readiness and resilience.
• Lead and manage a team of two QA Testers and one Test and Release Analyst; ensure team members have relevant skills and capacity.
• Lead and manage multiple complex test plans with numerous testing resources across multiple teams.
• Produce detailed testing schedules and book all required internal or external resources to complete testing.

The ideal candidate is an experienced strategic leader with a strong background in software testing, release management and quality assurance. Proven expertise in managing manual and automated testing processes, ensuring releases meet quality, security and performance standards.

Generous holiday entitlement, flexible work pattern, modern office, break‑out areas, free beverages, employee awards scheme, professional development support, and opportunities for career progression.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Employee assistance programme with 24‑hour access.
• Robust 6‑week induction plan and professional training courses.

WMPF promotes an inclusive workforce. We are a Disability Confident Employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer, and we support care leavers. We have strong recognition for diversity:
Stonewall Gold Award and RACE Code Quality Mark. All candidates are considered without discrimination.

Please email WMPFRecr or apply via  For full responsibilities and requirements, see attached documents:
Test and Release , Accreditiations and .