Automation Test Lead - Hybrid

Job: Automation Test Lead Location: Leeds or Bradford (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits We'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 Role Lead, mentor, and develop a QA team Define and implement test strategies and automation frameworks Drive automation using Python, Selenium, and Playwright Remain hands-on with manual and automated testing Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders Promote quality assurance and continuous improvementBenefits Hybrid working (Leeds or Bradford, 3 days onsite) 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Flexi-time Health, wellbeing and financial benefits Cycle to Work scheme and EV scheme Dedicated professional training budget for certifications and ongoing development Professional Training & DevelopmentAbout You Strong background in automation and manual testing Experience with Selenium or Playwright Experience designing test strategies and frameworks Ability or ambition to lead and mentor a team Consultancy background Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong focus on continuous learning with a dedicated training budget and support for certifications, structured development, and ongoing upskilling. Why Apply? A chance to step into a role with real influence over QA direction and automation strategy, within a collaborative environment offering clear progression and strong investment in your development