Test Lead (Contract)

Test Lead (Contract)Location: LondonWork model: 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day RemoteDuration: Initial 6-Month Contract with Potential 6-Month ExtensionIR35 Status: Outside IR35Rate: Competitive Day Rate DOEOverview:We are currently supporting a key client in London who are looking to appoint an experienced UAT Test Lead to join a large-scale programme environment on an initial 6-month contract basis, with strong potential for extension thereafter.The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating User Acceptance Testing activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring testing is delivered effectively, professionally, and in alignment with wider business objectives.This role requires a confident and articulate testing professional who is capable of clearly communicating their previous UAT testing experience, methodologies, and overall approach to stakeholder groups at varying levels across the organisation.Key Responsibilities:• Lead end-to-end User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities across multiple projects and business functions• Define and implement UAT strategies, test plans, test scripts, and testing governance processes• Coordinate business users, stakeholders, and technical teams throughout the testing lifecycle• Manage defect tracking, reporting, prioritisation, and resolution processes• Ensure clear communication and reporting of testing progress, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders• Work closely with delivery, business analysis, development, ..... full job details .....