Programme Test Lead

Programme Test Lead +12 months + +hybrid working in London +£600 - £700 a day Inside IR35 +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential +Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project Programme Test Lead (SC Cleared) 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. Key Responsibilities 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 Requirements 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 preferredIf you'd like to discuss this Programme Test Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch