Smart Ticketing Test Manager - Rail

TXM Recruit; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Smart Ticketing Test Manager to oversee testing for a Smart Ticket project in Birmingham. The ideal candidate has expertise in smart ticketing systems, is able to create test strategies, and possesses extensive ITSO testing experience. This contract role offers flexible hours and is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team delivering essential services.

Qualifications

• Expert in Smart Ticketing Systems.
• Extensive ITSO smartcard rail testing experience.
• Ability to create detailed test plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing and integration of Smart Ticket project.
• Develop and execute test strategies and plans.
• Manage configuration of rail platform validators and ticketing devices.

Skills

Smart Ticketing Systems

Test strategies

ITSO enabled ticketing devices

Testing experience

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Smart Ticketing Test Manager - Rail, Birmingham

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

40a41890b50d

Job Views:

27

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Are you an expert in Smart Ticketing Systems?

If so, TXM Recruit are working in partnership with a high-prraofile railway client who are looking for a Smart Ticketing Test Manager to join their team located in Birmingham to oversee the testing and integration of a Smart Ticket project on a contract basis.

We are seeking an experienced smart ticketing expert to help deliver the testing phase of an ITSO offering across a rail network, this will introduce a Pay as You GO (PAYG) tap-in/tap-out capability to many stations.

The successful applicant will be key in managing configuration of existing, and/or the deployment of new rail platform validators (PVALs), Automatic Ticket Gates (ATGs), Revenue Inspection Devices (RIDs), Delay Repay functionality and Ticket Office Machines (TOMs)/Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs)/Ticket Issuing Systems (TISs).

Key Requirements:

Creating Test strategies for rail fare system changes

Creating Test strategies for ITSO enabled ticketing devices

Develop a detailed test plan in conjunction with the PAYG Programme Manager

Execute the Test strategy and plan, providing guidance and support to the team responsible for completing the actual testing.

We require a Test Lead Subject Matter expertise with extensive ITSO smartcard rail testing experience to join the team and develop and execute appropriate testing to support the above.

Main Details:
Job Title: Smart Ticketing Test Manager - Rail
Pay Rate: Negotiable
Contract: 8 Months running until March 2026
Hours of Work: Flexible 2 or more days per week
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (occasional travel to London)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast paced team, delivering essential services.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.
If you want to register your interest and apply, please