Programme Test Lead

months +

+hybrid working in London

+£550 - £650 a day Inside IR35

+SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential

+Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project

We're looking for an experienced Programme Test Lead to take end-to-end ownership of testing delivery for a major public sector engagement.

You'll lead Testing as a Service (TaaS) across complex programmes, acting as the single point of accountability for test strategy, execution, quality, and risk, ensuring alignment with SDLC, SLAs, and contractual outcomes.

• Own and drive the test strategy, governance, and quality framework
• Lead testing across multiple releases (functional & non-functional)
• Provide clear go/no-go recommendations and quality assurance
• Manage TaaS resources (onshore/offshore & suppliers)
• Engage senior stakeholders and provide insight-led reporting
• Drive automation, CI/CD, and continuous improvement

• Proven Test Programme Lead / Senior Test Manager experience
• Background delivering TaaS or large-scale outsourced testing
• Experience leading large test teams (50+)
• Strong knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and quality engineering
• Expertise across performance, security, and accessibility testing
• Active SC Clearance (essential)
• Public sector experience preferred