Test and Learn Squad Lead - 12 Month Secondment
We're recruiting for a Test and Learn Squad Lead within the Strategy and Transformation team at Tesco. In this role, you will lead a Rapid Test and Learn squad focused on continuously experimenting to identify, refine and scale the most effective ways to engage customers and drive valuable behaviours.
Working with a cross functional team of test owners, analysts and channel specialists, you will define, design, launch and measure high impact communication experiments at pace. You will play a key role in ensuring we are constantly learning what works, and what does not, and turning those insights into scaled activity that delivers measurable sales and profit growth.
Operating within an agile environment, you will manage sprint cadence, prioritisation and squad capacity, while shaping where we focus to maximise both customer and commercial impact. You will be accountable for delivering agreed business KPIs, including incremental sales and profit generated through testing and scaling initiatives, ensuring our approach continues to evolve based on real customer insight and performance data.
What is in it for you We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!- Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary.
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
- Private medical insurance.
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.
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Delivery and performance of the squad. Lead end to end delivery of the Test and Learn agenda, from idea through to scaled execution. Own key performance outcomes including number of tests run, percentage of winning tests, percentage of tests scaled, and incremental sales and profit delivered. Ensure a strong balance of speed, quality and impact, not just volume of testing.
Translating learning into growth. Ensure insights from tests are clear, actionable and reused across the business. Drive the transition from test to prove to scale, preventing strong ideas from stalling. Build a culture of evidence based decision making within and beyond the squad.
Shaping priorities and direction. Represent Test and Learn in the Customer Planning Flow to prioritise focus based on impact and capacity. Actively challenge and refine the backlog to ensure work is focused on the highest value opportunities. Partner with commercial, product and channel teams to align testing priorities with growth goals.
Removing barriers and enabling pace. Work with other squad leads to unblock dependencies across data, technology, creative and channels. Identify systemic friction and improve how Test and Learn operates, not just resolving one off issues. Ensure the squad can move quickly without compromising governance or quality.
Embedding new capabilities, for example Adobe. Support the implementation and evolution of Adobe and other capabilities within Test and Learn. Translate new tools into practical improvements in how we test, learn and scale. Feed back requirements to help shape future capability in line with squad needs.
Commercial storytelling and influence. Shape a clear and compelling commercial narrative for Test and Learn in partnership with Finance and performance teams. Communicate performance, insight and opportunities in a way that drives action and investment. Act as a visible advocate for Test and Learn across the business.
Clarity and focus. Create clear direction so the squad always understands what matters most.
Pace with purpose. Balance speed with thoughtful learning, moving quickly while maintaining quality.
Empowering teams. Enable analysts, test owners and channel experts to perform at their best.
Hands on leadership. Stay close to the detail without micromanaging.
Collaboration and relationships. Build strong, trusted relationships to drive outcomes.
Energy and mindset. Bring energy and a strong belief in experimentation.
Commercial and data acumen. Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and confidence in data led decision making.
Strategic delivery. Combine strategic thinking with a hands on approach to execution.
Cross functional leadership. Lead initiatives that deliver customer and commercial impact.
Agile experience. Work effectively within agile or test and learn environments.
Storytelling and influence. Communicate clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Stakeholder management and prioritisation. Manage complex stakeholders and focus on the highest impact opportunities.