Sanderson Recruitment Group
Programme Test Manager

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Programme Test Lead
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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London – Largely remote


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6-month initial contract – scope to extend
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Sanderson recruitment is currently partnered with an insurance business who require a Programme Test Lead to coordinate testing teams and 3rd parties across a number of workstreams in a large pricing engine transformation.
- Lead the development and execution of end-to-end test strategies and plans aligned to project objectives.
- Oversee all phases of testing including system, integration, Penetration, performance data, and user acceptance testing.
- Foster clear and effective communication between testing teams and key stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and business analysts.
- Monitor testing progress, track key quality metrics, and manage defect lifecycles to ensure transparency and timely resolution.
- Uphold compliance with quality standards and industry best practices, proactively identifying and mitigating risks that could impact timelines or deliverables.
- Develop contingency plans to address potential testing issues and maintain delivery confidence throughout the project lifecycle.
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