Test Manager

Test Manager - Contract (Inside IR35)

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3-4 months (12-16 weeks)
North East (Hybrid)
We're supporting a local Police force on an Oracle system implementation and need an experienced Test Manager to establish and lead testing from scratch within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

You'll own the full testing lifecycle, bringing structure, governance and best practice to ensure a robust and compliant delivery.
Key responsibilities:
Define test strategy, plans, scope, and environments
Lead and coordinate testing across functional, integration, system, UAT, and non-functional stages
Provide clear reporting, including progress, risks, and test summaries
Ensure alignment to QA standards and manage risk/mitigation

What We're Looking xwzovoh For

Proven Test Manager experience on complex implementations
Experience building testing capability from the ground up
Background in regulated environments (public sector/policing ideal)
Strong stakeholder engagement and a hands-on approach