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Business Development Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Actionstep
The Business Development Manager role at Actionstep UK focuses on generating a substantial outbound pipeline to drive gr...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpRegional Sales Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Orderyoyo Ltd
The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) will lead the growth and development of OrderYOYO within their designated region, actin...
- Rate £52,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by SymphonyAI
The Senior Project Manager role at SymphonyAI Financial Services involves leading high-impact programs in Customer Succe...
- Rate £88,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpRegional Contract Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Kudos Services
The Regional Contract Manager role at Kudos Services involves overseeing the delivery of operational Facilities Manageme...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Staff Engineer (Architect) - Researcher Operations
Posted 1 day ago by Our Future Health
The Staff Engineer (Architect) role at Our Future Health involves leading the architectural design of researcher operati...
- Rate £105,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpTransfer Agency Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Huxley (UK) Limited
The Transfer Agency Project Manager role involves managing projects related to the Transfer Agency Operating Model for a...
- Rate £172,500 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Casework Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)
The Senior Casework Manager role within the Public Protection Casework Section (PPCS) at HMPPS involves overseeing the m...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpBand 8a Finance Manager - Efficiency & Recovery - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
The Finance Manager role at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust involves leading financial reporting and supporti...
- Rate £70,887 per year
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpTraining Manager
Posted 2 days ago by ECOLAB LTD
The Training Manager position within the European Training Team at Global Water Solutions focuses on delivering and enha...
- Rate £89,200 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Capital Projects Manager - South East
Posted 3 days ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
As the Band 8a Project Manager for the UTC project, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of a complex initi...
- Rate £64,750 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpCapital Projects Manager - South East
Posted 3 days ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
As the Project Manager for the B46 project, you will oversee the delivery of the project from initiation to completion w...
- Rate £56,515 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpCommercial Manager - (Digital Technology) - Inside IR35 - Fully Remote
Posted 3 days ago by Berkeley Square IT Ltd
The Commercial Manager for Digital Technology is responsible for managing third-party and in-house suppliers, ensuring t...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location Reading, Berkshire, UK
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared) involves designing and scaling critical monitor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle , UK
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About Our Test Manager Contract Roles in Reading
What does a test manager contractor do?
Organisations bring in Test Manager contractors to lead and manage the testing function within a technology programme or product organisation, taking accountability for the quality management strategy, test planning, resource allocation across the test team, stakeholder communication on test progress and quality risk, and the overall effectiveness of the testing approach. The Test Manager role bridges testing and project governance, ensuring that testing activities are planned and resourced appropriately, that the testing scope and schedule support the programme's release commitments, and that quality risks are communicated clearly to decision-makers in a way that enables informed release decisions. Test Manager contractors are brought in on major technology programmes, system implementation projects, and digital transformation programmes where the scale of testing activity requires dedicated management.
The skills expected of Test Manager contractors combine testing methodology knowledge with programme management, leadership, and stakeholder communication capability. Experience developing test strategies that balance coverage with practical delivery constraints, building and managing test teams across functional, performance, and automated testing disciplines, and managing test environments and test data as programme resources is expected. The ability to produce clear and actionable quality dashboards and test progress reports for senior programme stakeholders, to manage testing scope within the context of delivery trade-offs, and to advise on release readiness decisions with intellectual honesty about the residual quality risks is the senior Test Manager competency. ISTQB Advanced Test Manager certification is well regarded and frequently required for Test Manager roles on formal programmes. Experience with test management tooling including HP ALM, TestRail, or Zephyr for managing large-scale test assets is expected.
What is the market like for test manager contractors?
Contract Test Manager work sits within an active mid-to-senior market within the quality assurance discipline, most concentrated on major technology programmes in financial services, central government, healthcare, and large corporate IT environments where the scale and governance requirements of testing warrant dedicated management. Regulated system implementations and large ERP programmes are among the most consistent sources of Test Manager contract demand. The combination of technical testing knowledge, programme management skills, and the ability to operate credibly in senior stakeholder environments is what distinguishes effective Test Manager contractors. Rates are at the upper end of the quality assurance contracting market, comparable to mid-level project management contracting rates.
What is the contracting market like in Reading?
The Thames Valley corridor's concentration of global technology and telecommunications companies defines Reading's contracting character almost entirely. Several firms maintain their UK or European headquarters in and around the town, sustaining deep hiring activity across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, and IT programme delivery. This heavy technology skew means Reading lacks the breadth in finance, government, or construction found in comparably sized cities, but within its specialism the depth is exceptional. Proximity to London means the two markets overlap significantly, with many contractors working interchangeably across Reading and west London engagements. Rates closely track London levels for technology roles, typically sitting no more than 5 to 10 per cent below, reflecting the calibre of employers and the intensity of competition for specialist skills.
How much do test manager contractors usually earn in Reading?
Contract rates for test manager roles in Reading typically range from £420 to £788 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many test manager vacancies in Reading are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 test manager contract roles across the site, with Reading showing strong demand. Data reviewed up to June 2026.