Test Manager

Outsource UK; Warton; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Outsource UK is seeking an experienced Test Manager for a 6 month contract in Warton to lead testing on a secure FCAS digital platform. The role is hybrid—3 days on site per week—and Inside IR35.

You will define and drive the test strategy across multiple agile teams to ensure quality, security and reliability on a high-impact programme. The role requires proven Test Manager experience across large programmes, preferably in the Aerospace sector, and hands-on experience with test automation tools

Qualifications

• Proven Test Manager with experience across large programmes.
• Aerospace sector experience preferred.
• Experience with test automation frameworks & tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement end-to-end testing strategy.
• Embed quality across agile teams and stakeholders.
• Drive test automation, performance, and security testing.
• Manage risks, environments, and test delivery reporting.

Skills

Test management

Agile testing

Test automation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Warton | BAE Systems, FCAS Digital Environments

Hybrid Working - 3 days on site per week

6 month contract initially

Inside IR35

We’re looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead testing across a secure digital platform within the FCAS programme.

You’ll define and drive the test strategy across multiple agile teams, ensuring quality, security, and reliability on a high-impact project.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and implement end-to-end testing strategy
• Embed quality across agile teams and stakeholders
• Drive test automation, performance, and security testing
• Manage risks, environments, and test delivery reporting

What we’re looking for:

• Proven Test Manager experience across large programmes and worked in the Aerospace sector.
• Experience with test automation frameworks & tools (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills

Work on a critical programme, shape testing at scale, and be part of a collaborative engineering environment.