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Job Title: Programme Test Manager (SC Cleared) Day Rate: £500 - £600 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Duration: 6 months Location: Mostly Remote (Corsham 1 day every 2 weeks + occasional London travel) Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Overview We are seeking an experienced Programme Test Manager to join a high-profile public sector programme that is already underway. This is an urgent requirement offering an immediate start, where you will play a key role in driving test strategy, governance, and delivery across a complex environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage testing across a large-scale programme, • Define and implement test governance and strategy, • Oversee environments management across multiple workstreams, • Manage and coordinate mixed testing teams (manual and automation), • Engage with senior stakeholders across technical and business teams, • Ensure quality assurance standards and delivery timelines are met Key Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a Programme Test Manager on complex programmes, • Strong experience in test governance and strategy, • Solid background in environments management, • Experience managing cross-functional test teams (manual & automation), • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Experience working within the public sector / central government, • Active SC Clearance (essential) Research indicates that men will apply to a role when they meet only 50–60% of the requirements, while women and other underrepresented groups often look for a 90–100% match. If this role excites you but you don’t tick every single box, please still apply. We’d love to hear from you.

Business Development Manager Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. Sub-Contract Sheet Metal Fabrication | UK Coverage | Hybrid Location:UK-wide Office in Chippenham (field & home office) Contract:Full-time, permanent Package:Competitive salary + Management Bonus Scheme + Car Allowance + BHSF Cash Plan Reports to:General Manager The Opportunity We're hiring for a well-established, highly regarded sub-contract manufacturer with an exceptional reputation for quality specialising in laser cutting, CNC forming and bending, welding and fabrication across a broad range of industry sectors. Operating from a modern, well-invested manufacturing facility, we're growing and looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to help us take the next step. This is a genuine new business and account development role with real scope. You'll cover the UK, working closely with the General Manager and operations team, building relationships across existing accounts while actively hunting for new opportunities in sectors we already serve and others we haven't yet reached. What You'll Be Doing Managing and growing a portfolio of existing customer accounts while proactively developing new business opportunities across the UK Conducting market research and building a robust commercial strategy to identify and target the right opportunities Visiting customers regularly daily, weekly and monthly maintaining a well-structured call register and staying close to short, medium and long-term opportunities Assisting in the production of technical quotations and supply proposals Demonstrating the technical capability and commercial advantages of our services to potential customers Maintaining accurate records across CRM and ERP systems, ensuring full compliance with reporting and business processes Expanding our UK sales territory into new industry xrnqpay sectors and identifying emerging opportunities What We're Looking For Proven experience in business development or sales within a sub-contract engineering, sheet metal fabrication or precision manufacturing environment A strong track record of winning new business and managing key accounts you're comfortable both hunting and farming Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships and deliver compelling presentations Proficient with CRM software and Microsoft Office Happy to travel UK-wide as required to meet clients and attend industry events