We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. We connect. We inspire. Pay Band: 7 Country/Location: Beijing, China Department: English and Exams Contract Type: Fixed term contract Contract Duration: Two years Closing Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025- 23:59 Philippine Time (GMT +8) Role Description/Purpose Overall, manage the Quality Assurance (QA) team of approximately 10 members. Establish QA processes and standards, set key performance indicators (KPIs) for the test team, and monitor and manage team performance to ensure high efficiency and product quality. The role serves as the key control point for the QA team and the primary contact for global partner testing teams, ensuring the quality of global solutions. Role Accountabilities We are seeking a dynamic leader to oversee our IT Quality Assurance function, driving excellence across people, processes, and products. This role involves managing and mentoring the QA Manager and their teams, cultivating a high-performance culture focused on quality and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for developing team capabilities, aligning resources effectively, and ensuring robust testing strategies are implemented to support business and IT goals. Your leadership will be key in embedding best practices, enhancing automation frameworks, and ensuring rigorous testing standards are met across all projects. As the champion of product quality, you will lead initiatives to increase test automation, integrate testing into CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery / Continuous Deployment) pipelines, and monitor key quality metrics to ensure software releases meet the highest standards. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across IT, Product Management, and Operations, providing clear insights and aligning QA efforts with strategic objectives. This role also demands a strong focus on continuous improvement, driving innovation in QA tools and processes while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and product quality. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree Proven track record with at least two years of experience in system testing and development, following ITIL and Agile methodologies. Experience in managing testing teams. Familiarity with bug tracking tools. Good understanding of Agile processes and Lean principles. Strong communication skills. Objective-oriented and results-driven. Further Information Language: English B2 (Aptis, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent) Chinese C1 ( HSK 5 or equivalent) Benefits: 22 days of Annual Leave 13th Month Salary Non-consolidated bonus Comprehensive health and insurance package - includes accidental insurance, life insurance, and supplementary medical coverage Social insurance & housing fund - Coverage under national social insurance and housing fund Professional development - Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities to support your development. Right to Work: Locally recruited Applications are welcomed from candidates currently in this location with a natural right to work. Applications are also welcomed from candidates currently based in other British Council country offices. However, please note candidates must have a natural right to work in the country, on a permanent basis, as immigration clearance and/or on-going visa support is not provided by the British Council for this role. Relocation support is also not provided. Interview Dates: Interviews are likely to take place between 21 July 2025 and 28 July 2025. Please note that interview schedules are subject to change. A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. Safeguarding Statement The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
