Automation Test Lead - Hybrid

Job: Automation Test LeadLocation: Leeds or Bradford (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 + Excellent BenefitsWe''re working with an established and forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in its engineering and quality function.They''re looking for an Automation Test Lead to take ownership of testing strategy, drive automation maturity, and lead a growing QA team across a range of digital and enterprise projects.This is a hands-on leadership role where you''ll combine technical delivery with team leadership, helping shape QA best practices, improving automation frameworks, and embedding quality across the SDLC.The RoleLead, mentor, and develop a QA teamDefine and implement test strategies and automation frameworksDrive automation using Python, Selenium, and PlaywrightRemain hands-on with manual and automated testingWork closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholdersPromote quality assurance and continuous improvementBenefitsHybrid working (Leeds or Bradford, 3 days onsite)33 days holiday (including bank holidays)Flexi-timeHealth, wellbeing and financial benefitsCycle to Work scheme and EV schemeDedicated professional training budget for certifications and ongoing developmentProfessional Training and DevelopmentAbout YouStrong background in automation and manual testingExperience with Selenium or PlaywrightExperience designing test strategies and frameworksAbility or ambition to lead and mentor a teamConsultancy backgroundStrong communication ..... full job details .....