UAT Test Lead

We’re looking for a UAT Test Lead to join our Core Modernisation Programme in our general insurance business on a 12-month fixed term contract, to play a key role in delivering high‑quality outcomes for our customers and colleagues. You’ll take ownership of the testing workstream across key change initiatives — ensuring our solutions are accurate, reliable and aligned to business needs. You’ll work closely with business testers, third‑party partners and cross‑functional teams to design testing approaches, manage defects and keep stakeholders informed throughout delivery.

If you enjoy problem‑solving, driving quality and helping others succeed, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact and continue growing your career with us.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the testing workstream on major change initiatives, ensuring compliance with test processes and quality standards.
• Analyse business requirements and design effective, business‑focused test scenarios.
• Co‑ordinate testing across teams, locations and third‑party partners for smooth delivery.
• Define the test approach in partnership with stakeholders and support strong planning.
• Provide clear estimates, test plans and regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Manage defects, identify risks early and escalate issues that could impact delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Test Analyst/ Test Lead in the general insurance industry with strong analytical and test design skills.
• Experience testing insurance documentation and delivering high‑quality outcomes.
• Knowledge of JIRA, Zephyr and test automation tools (UFT desirable).
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including VBA scripting, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, influencing skills and advocacy skills.

What will you get for this role?

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%).
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme.
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family.

• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact Kate.Ohara@aviva.com