Head of Test and QA
London School of Economics and Political Science - Data and Technology Services
| Location: | London |
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| Salary: | £63,370 to £73,163 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £80,927 pa inclusive of London allowance |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 31st July 2026 |
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| Closes: | 21st August 2026 |
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university
Salary from £63,370 to £73,163 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £80,927 pa inclusive of London allowance
The London School of Economics is a cosmopolitan university situated in the vibrant centre of London that specialises in the study of social sciences.
LSE’s Data and Technology Services division provides services to over 10,000 staff and student users.
The Head of Test and QA provides strategic and operational leadership for the testing and quality assurance function within the School. This role ensures the delivery of high quality software and systems through robust testing frameworks, continuous improvement initiatives and effective team management.
The postholder will lead a team of Test and QA professionals, manage testing projects, and contribute to the School’s broader Technology Strategy.
Candidates should have:
- Proven experience in leading and managing test and QA teams.
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (e.g. unit, integration, system, regression, UAT).
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g. Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
- Experience in defining and implementing QA strategies and test plans.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.
Should you have any queries about the role, please email dts.admin@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 August 2026 (23.59 UK time).
Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
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