Programme Test Lead

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 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 ResponsibilitiesOwn and drive the test strategy, governance, and quality frameworkLead testing across multiple releases (functional and non-functional)Provide clear go/no-go recommendations and quality assuranceManage TaaS resources (onshore/offshore and suppliers)Engage senior stakeholders and provide insight-led reportingDrive automation, CI/CD, and continuous improvementRequirementsProven Test Programme Lead / Senior Test Manager experienceBackground delivering TaaS or large-scale outsourced testingExperience leading large test teams (50+)Strong knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and quality engineeringExpertise across performance, security, and accessibility testingActive 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. ..... full job details .....