Test Lead

Test Lead

SC Clearance is essential

£50k - £60k DOE + 10% bonus and 10% pension

Wiltshire - 3 days on site (this will include occasional travel to other sites)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Specialist to lead testing activities across complex Defence programmes. Working within highly secure environments, you will shape test strategies, assure solution quality, and support the delivery of resilient, mission-critical services.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience leading end-to-end testing within government, defence, aerospace or similar organisations
• Strong understanding of secure networks, air-gapped systems, or complex technical infrastructures or environments
• Experience supporting cloud transformation initiatives and validating cloud-based solutions
• Knowledge of cyber resilience, security assurance, and risk-based testing approaches
• Ability to create and manage key test artefacts, including Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases, Defect Reports, and Test Completion Reports
• Experience working with technical stakeholders, architects, customers, and delivery teams
• Familiarity with tools such as IBM ELM is desirable
• SC Clearance is essential

This is an excellent opportunity to play a leading role in critical Defence programmes while driving testing best practice and mentoring others within a high-performing team.

They also offer good benefits include a 10% bonus plus 10% pension contributions.

The role requires being on site in Chippenham 3 days per week this will include some to travel to other sites. Given some of the site locations, this would suit someone with access to their own transport.