Programme Test Lead

Programme Test Lead

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
+12 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

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 xwzovoh 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
If you'd like to discuss this Programme Test Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to and I will get in touch.