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Test Manager

  • Posted February 25, 2026
  • £49000 - £58000 per annum + Generous pension and holiday
  • Dorset
  • Temporary

Transformation Test Manager

Fully Remote (UK-based, with occasional office visits)
24-Month Fixed Term Contract
£49,000 – £58,000 + fantastic pension

We are looking for an experienced Transformation Test Manager to take ownership of end-to-end testing across a large-scale digital transformation programme. This role is critical in ensuring that well-tested, high-quality solutions are delivered with confidence, enabling users to see real, positive change from new systems and platforms.

You will own the test management lifecycle across multiple enterprise applications, leading the testing strategy from planning through to go-live and transition into BAU. This includes coordinating testing for SaaS implementations, system integrations, data migrations, regression testing, and platform upgrades.

The Role

You will be responsible for defining and embedding test management best practice across the organisation, balancing agile and waterfall delivery approaches. You will work closely with application teams, data teams, product owners, and senior stakeholders, providing clear visibility of quality, risk, and readiness through meaningful QA metrics and reporting.

This role also involves developing internal test capability, coordinating third-party testing partners, and shaping a pragmatic approach to test automation, particularly for regression and integrations using open-source tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the end-to-end testing strategy across multiple transformation initiatives

  • Define and embed test management processes, policies, and standards across the delivery lifecycle

  • Plan and manage the test calendar, coordinating activity across systems and delivery streams

  • Oversee testing across SaaS platforms, integrations, data, and environments from test through to production

  • Measure, monitor, and report QA metrics, progress, risks, and dependencies to senior stakeholders

  • Manage and motivate internal and external test resources, providing guidance and development where needed

  • Coordinate third-party testing partners, particularly for integration testing

  • Ensure a robust approach to E2E testing, regression testing, and automation as solutions move into BAU

  • Contribute to readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and go/no-go decisions

  • Work closely with project and delivery managers to align test plans, scope, and timelines

  • Operate as a key escalation point for quality and testing-related risks and issues

Experience & Skills Required

Essential:

  • Significant experience in IT and/or data delivery environments

  • Proven experience in a Test Manager or Test Lead role on complex software implementation programmes

  • Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle

  • Experience delivering testing within both agile and waterfall delivery models

  • Confidence owning E2E testing and reporting quality metrics to senior stakeholders

Desirable:

  • Experience supporting enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, or HCM systems

  • Experience in SaaS-based environments and system integrations

  • Understanding of cloud-based data and application architectures

  • Exposure to test automation strategies, particularly using open-source tools

  • Experience working with third-party testing suppliers

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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    Business Analyst

    • Posted
    • £50000 - £60000 per annum + Bonus, Pension, 25 day holiday
    • Bournemouth
    • Temporary

    Senior Business Analyst – 12‑Month FTC (Hybrid)

    • £50,000 to £60,000 base + bonus + pension + 25 days holiday.
    • Bournemouth
    • 2 days per week in the office.

    We’re hiring a Senior Business Analyst to join our client’s business change portfolio team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract of employment. This hybrid role offers flexible working, with two days per week required in the office.

    The Opportunity

    You’ll deliver high‑quality business analysis across the full business change lifecycle, from shaping ideas through to successful delivery. Working closely with stakeholders, architects, and project teams, you’ll define and document requirements, manage risks and dependencies, ensure end‑to‑end traceability, and support effective delivery practices.

    What We’re Looking For

    • Strong process modelling skills
    • Excellent stakeholder engagement and management
    • Experience defining scope and high‑level requirements
    • Proven background in Agile and Waterfall environments
    • Experience operating in complex matrix organisations
    • Ability to produce and coach others on analysis artefacts
    • Clear and confident communication
    • Strong organisational and multi‑tasking skills
    • Good examples of where and how you have improved ways of working

    Please ensure that you know this role is offered on a 1 year FIXED TERM CONTRACT basis, on a permanent salary with benefits.

    Please apply if you are able to easily commute to Bournemouth at least 2 days per week.

    If you’d like to hear more then please share your latest CV and apply today.

    Reasonable Adjustments:

    Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

    If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

    Apply for this Job