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Test lead (Manual) – Manchester

🏢 Shift F5 • 📍 Manchester, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026

Salary Range

£60,000 - £80,000

£5,000 - £6,667 / mo

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Location Base

Manchester, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Title: Test Lead (Manual)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £60-80k

Job Description:
We are currently recruiting for a Test Lead (Manual) to join an innovative SaaS Software company based in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading manual testing activities for the company’s software applications. You will create effective test plans and test cases to ensure the quality and accuracy of the software across different platforms and devices. You will be required to document test results and provide feedback to the development team. You will also be responsible for training and mentoring junior testers in the team.

Requirements:

Extensive experience with manual testing, including the creation of test plans, test cases and reports.
Knowledge of different software testing techniques, such as functional, regression, integration and usability testing.
Experience with defect tracking and bug reporting tools.
Ability to analyse and troubleshoot software issues.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of software development processes and industry best practices.

If you are interested in this role and have the necessary skills and experience, please apply for immediate consideration and interview. We will provide further details about the role upon successful application.

Keywords: Test Lead, Manual Tester, Software Tester, QA Tester, Quality Assurance Tester

For more information about Shift F5 and the opportunities we have to offer follow us on Twitter @F5_Jobs

Shift F5 Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Test lead (Manual) – Manchester roles across Shift F5's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £60,000 - £80,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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