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The Kit Kemp Design Studio is known for creating colourful and tailored interiors that combine craftsmanship and contemporary sophistication. Our projects are based worldwide, ranging from design for Firmdale Hotels' award-winning interiors to elegant homes on the French Riviera and large real estate in Palm Desert. Explore KitKemp.com, our newly launched website, to get a feel for our products, ethos, and approach. What We're Looking For: • Someone who demonstrates a passionate love of design, art, and beauty., • Someone who will work alongside the Directors and Associates at the highest level to lead multiple and varied IA and FF&E projects, with the assistance of more junior team members., • A confident, loyal, trustworthy, dynamic, and charming person who can engage with clients, project consultant teams, suppliers, contractors, and fabricators., • Someone unafraid to take responsibility, ensuring the Kit Kemp Design Studio delivers a seamless service to clients., • Strong project leadership skills, including the ability to mentor more junior team members., • A proactive nature, great instincts, and openness to feedback. Key Skills and Experience: • A degree or equivalent in Interior Design/Interior Architecture., • At least 7+ years post-graduate experience with a minimum of 4 years in the luxury residential sector., • Full proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Suite., • A strong background in Interior Architecture, a high standard of technical ability, and broad knowledge of materiality., • A passion for FF&E with vast knowledge of suppliers, products, and specialist finishes. Experience in procurement would be a plus but is not essential., • Experience working on all aspects of projects through all stages, from concept to completion., • An understanding of project programs and deadlines., • Financial understanding of project costs and budget awareness., • An exceptional eye for scale, balance, detail, and colour., • Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Why join Us? Kit Kemp (MBE), a celebrated British interior designer and co-founder of Firmdale Hotels, has garnered numerous awards and accolades for her innovative design work. Here are some of the most notable recognitions: • Andrew Martin International Interior Designer of the Year Award – Often referred to as the "Oscars of the design world," Kit Kemp has received this prestigious award for her distinctive style and impact on interior design., • House & Garden Top 100 Interior Designers 2024 – Kit Kemp has regularly featured on this list, recognising her as one of the most influential designers in the industry., • The Cateys – Best Hotel Group (Firmdale Hotels) – Under Kit Kemp's co-leadership, Firmdale Hotels has won several awards at The Cateys, including the coveted Best Hotel Group Award, highlighting the group's design-led approach and high standards., • Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design – Kit Kemp has won multiple Gold Key Awards for her outstanding hospitality design projects, including hotels within the Firmdale portfolio., • Homes & Gardens Designer Awards – Kit Kemp has been honoured for her contribution to British design, specifically for her ability to combine vibrant colours, patterns, and textures into inviting and imaginative interiors., • Elle Decoration British Design Awards – Recognising her influence on British interior design, Kit Kemp has been celebrated for her unique approach to blending modern and traditional elements., • Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards – Several Firmdale Hotels, designed by Kit Kemp, have been featured in this prestigious list, which reflects her excellence in creating stunning, guest-focused hotel environments., • Hospitality Design Awards – Many of Kit Kemp's hotel designs have received recognition at the global Hospitality Design Awards for their originality, aesthetics, and comfort., • Best British Brand (Firmdale Hotels) – Kit Kemp and her Firmdale Hotels have been awarded for their contribution to luxury hospitality and British heritage. These accolades reflect Kit Kemp's visionary approach to design and her exceptional contributions to the fields of interiors and hospitality. Joining the Kit Kemp Design Studio means becoming part of a team that values creativity, innovation, excellence and you will have the chance to work in a vibrant environment. If you are passionate about design, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a dynamic setting, we would love to hear from you. Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

About the context The D365 Programme is a multi-year global transformation Programme in Finance & Operations implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 across all regions. It aims to harmonise multiple regional ERPs existing globally, while respecting divisional operating models and business specificities. It will create a standardized, single global core ERP model, based on the SaaS Microsoft D365 F&O platform. AI and intelligent automation have become central pillars of the testing and quality strategy — enabling faster test preparation, more predictable execution, higher coverage, and significant cost optimisation across global and regional deployments. Your role We are seeking a forward-looking D365 Test Manager who will lead the Programme's global testing with a strong bias toward AI adoption, automation, and intelligent quality assurance. Although operating as a solo Test Manager, you will work closely with System Integrator (SI) partners who bring specialised automation capabilities, including AI-driven script generation, automated execution, and accelerator-based testing services. Your role is to ensure these partners deliver maximum value, quality, and efficiency — especially through automation that reduces manual effort and lowers testing cost. You will own the global testing framework, govern SAT and Regression Testing, and enable regions to execute SIT/UAT/OAT successfully — all while embedding AI into the testing lifecycle and continuously identifying opportunities for automation across scenarios, processes, and releases. The impact you can create AI & Automation Leadership (Top Objective) ▪ Establish an AI-first testing strategy for the Programme. ▪ Lead adoption of AI tools such as Lidana (automated script generation), Tosca (automated regression), and AI copilots within ADO. ▪ Identify automation opportunities across GCM and regional processes. ▪ Expand automation coverage to reduce manual testing cycles and cost. ▪ Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. ▪ Use AI analytics to predict risks and improve quality outcomes. Delivery Management (AI-Optimised Execution) ▪ Govern SAT and Global Regression Testing end-to-end. ▪ Align global teams and regions to AI-enhanced testing plans. ▪ Drive readiness across SAT → SIT → UAT → OAT → Go-Live. ▪ Use AI-augmented dashboards for visibility and forecasting. Partner Management – With an Automation-Focused Ecosystem ▪ Collaborate with SI partners who provide automation-led scripting and execution services. ▪ Ensure partners maximise AI accelerators and automation toolkits. ▪ Challenge estimates and validate automation opportunities.▪ Drive accountability for quality, automation throughput, and SLA adherence. Delivery Assurance & Quality Governance ▪ Maintain and evolve the global testing governance framework. ▪ Ensure AI-supported traceability and automated evidence. ▪ Monitor risks and defects with AI-generated insights. Testing Strategy & Global Governance (AI-Enabled) ▪ Own global testing strategy across all testing phases. ▪ Maintain AI-enhanced templates, playbooks, and ADO structures. ▪ Improve the framework using AI release insights. Regional Enablement – Regions Execute, You Govern & Guide ▪ Provide AI-supported guidance and readiness standards. ▪ Support regions during SIT/UAT/OAT and ensure adoption of automation where valuable. Regression Testing Ownership – AI-Powered Two-Layer Model ▪ Govern Global Regression (RT1) and support Regional Regression (RT2). ▪ Expand automated regression coverage. ▪ Use AI analytics to maintain and optimise the regression suite. Test Automation – Core Pillar of the Role ▪ Lead automation strategy and roadmap. ▪ Scale automated regression for Platform Updates and global releases. ▪ Integrate automated tests into pipelines. ▪ Increase automation coverage every release. Success criteria ▪ Test Strategy refined if necessary and deployed. ▪ Quality Gates enforced. ▪ Test Coverage => 100%. ▪ Defect Leakage => 0. Tools & ADO Excellence ▪ Improve ADO setup for planning, execution, and reporting. ▪ Use AI dashboards for predictive insights. ▪ Capture lessons learned through AI-driven analysis. Technical Skills ▪ Strong technical foundation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, with a deep understanding of multi-system ERP landscapes (iPaaS, Power Platform, regional integrations) and the ability to diagnose cross-system issues and dependencies. ▪ Expert-level proficiency in Azure DevOps (ADO) for end-to-end test governance: planning, execution tracking, defect lifecycle, analytics, and release readiness.▪ Advanced AI-enabled and automation-driven testing capabilities, including: Lidana for AI- accelerated script generation and scenario optimisation; Tosca (or equivalent) for automated end-to-end and regression testing, especially for Platform Updates and repeatable global processes. ▪ Proven ability to scale test automation, integrate automated suites into CI/CD pipelines, and apply AI insights to improve coverage and efficiency. ▪ Familiarity with Azure cloud services, modern integration patterns (API-based, event-driven, middleware orchestration), and cloud-native monitoring models. ▪ Strong delivery discipline using Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent tools for managing timelines, dependencies, and multi-team coordination. ▪ Experience working with global stakeholders, SMEs, product teams and partnering with top- tier SIs (Avanade, Capgemini, PwC, HSO). What you will bring ▪ 10+ years of ERP testing leadership in large, global, multi-region programmes (ideally D365 F&O), with strong command of SAT, SIT, UAT, OAT and Regression cycles. ▪ Extensive experience overseeing testing in highly integrated environments and driving risk management, dependency control, and issue resolution. ▪ A strong automation background, with hands-on experience using Lidana (or similar test scripting tools) and Tosca (or equivalent test execution tools) to accelerate test preparation, expand automation coverage, and validate Platform Updates. ▪ Demonstrated ability to embed automated tests into CI/CD, scale automation release-over- release, and foster an efficiency-focused testing culture. ▪ Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills, able to lead multiple testing cycles in fast-paced global environments. ▪ A continuous-improvement and analytical mindset, with focus on AI adoption, automation expansion, and quality-driven delivery. ▪ Professional certifications such as Prince2 Practitioner or PMP, with fluency in English (French is an advantage).