Test lead Work, Jobs in Eaton Socon, Cam (with Salaries)

Programme Test Lead
MaPS —Bedford
- £85,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Crime and Fraud Manager
DPD Group UK —Milton Keynes
- £56,500 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Operational Wellbeing and Communication Lead
MaPS —Bedford
- £50,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- SharePoint
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Supervisor
Mears Group —Cambridge
- Up to £41,324 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Senior Employee Relations Manager
Booker Group —Wellingborough
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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2h
Process and Compliance Lead
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Risk Officer
MaPS —Bedford
- £48,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- SharePoint
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Research Associate (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
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Research Assistant (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £33,002 - £35,608 a year
- Laboratory experience
- Research
- Master's degree
5d
Lead Test Solutions Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £59,400 - £84,955 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SDLC
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Quality Assurance Administrator
Hologic —Cambridge
- £32,000 - £40,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Engineering
Depot Manager Huntingdon
Kelling Group Limited. —Huntingdon
- From £43,200 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
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6d
Supply Chain Manager - Regulatory Compliance
Booker Group —Wellingborough
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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6h
QA Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Production Scheduler - P6 Planner Team Lead
Expleo —Stevenage
- Manufacturing
- No travel
3d
Information Security Analyst
Kinetic Software —Milton Keynes
- £65,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Commissioning Manager (National)
MaPS —Bedford
- £68,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Stock Deployment Lead
Altro Supply Chain —Letchworth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Debt National Programme Procurement Lead
MaPS —Bedford
- £70,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Test Technician
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £34,500 - £39,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme

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Programme Test Lead

MaPS -
Bedford

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£85,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Paid volunteer time
Sick pay

Qualifications

Stakeholder liaison
Functional testing
Risk management

Full job description

Job Reference: MaPS01127
Date Posted: 10 August 2026
Expiry Date: August 24, 2026
Recruiter: Money and Pensions Service
Location: Bedford
Hybrid Working: Some hybrid working possible
Salary: £85,000
Sector: IT
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract FTC
Duration: 12 Months
Contact: Marty Sikora
Email: [email protected]

Job Description

MHPD Programme Test Lead
£85,000 per annum
Bedford
12 month FTC
Hybrid Working

Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Programme Test Lead. The MHPD Programme Test Lead is responsible for managing and executing all testing activities within the programme, ensuring quality outcomes are achieved to time and scope.

They take ownership of test delivery for this in-flight programme, assuming responsibility from the Principal Test Manager who has provided the initial setup, frameworks, and strategy. The Programme Test Lead ensures that the delivery teams adhere to those standards, while managing day-to-day testing operations, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. This includes leading (from a test perspective) 2x MHPD squads and the wider industry, moderated and unmoderated testing.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Test Ownership

Take full ownership of testing for MHPD (including functional, NFT, OAT).
Manage and oversee all phases of testing: SIT, NFT, OAT, Industry, Moderated, Unmoderated
Maintain the Programme Test Strategy, ensuring the programme is adhering to the standards set in the document.
Identify and manage test risks, dependencies, and issues
Stakeholder engagement and management - particularly DWP/TPR/FCA

Execution & Delivery

Oversee test execution across the MHPD delivery squads.
Drive daily defect triage, ensuring efficient defect management and resolution.
Coordinate with Development, Environment, and Release teams to maintain readiness and stability.
Report accurate test progress, metrics, and readiness to programme governance forums.
Ensure teams are following defined best practices, templates, and reporting standards.

Key Deliverables

Test Progress Reports & Dashboards
Test Completion Reports
Defect Metrics and Quality KPIs
Risk & Issue Log (QA-specific)

Essential Skills and Experience:

Essential:

Influencing and Relationship Building
Stakeholder Engagement and Leading challenging discussions
Risk Management

Desirable:

Coaching
Setting and Maintaining Standards

About Us

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

Caring
We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
Connecting
We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
Transforming
We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment
By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary)
Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
Cycle to work Scheme
Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
Life assurance scheme
Give as you earn scheme
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
Enhanced family and sick pay
Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
Recognition Scheme
Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per month. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Recruitment Process:

Initial Review: Our recruiter will review your CV. If it looks like a good fit, they'll reach out to arrange a call.

Hiring Manager Review: If the recruiter thinks you're suitable, your CV will be passed to the hiring manager, who will decide whether to invite you for an interview.

Interview: If selected, you'll participate in a virtual interview. This single-stage process allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience through competency-based questions. This will also require you to deliver a short presentation.

Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Job Reference: MaPS01127
Close Date: 24/08/2026

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