Test Strategy Consultant (Contract)

Test Strategy Consultant (Contract) Remote (occasional travel to Manchester) £500-£600 per day - inside IR35 3-month initial contractThe OpportunityWe''re looking for an experienced Test Strategy Consultant to support a transformation programme by defining a consistent and scalable approach to testing across multiple services.This role is purely strategic and advisory - focused on assessing current practices, identifying gaps, and recommending a clear path forward. You won''t be expected to execute testing or build automation frameworks.What You''ll Be DoingAssess the current testing landscape across services and platformsConduct test maturity and capability assessmentsIdentify gaps, risks, and inconsistencies in existing approachesDefine a target testing strategy and operating modelDevelop standardised frameworks, governance, and best practicesProvide clear, actionable recommendations to improve quality and consistencyEngage with senior stakeholders to align on strategy and directionWhat We''re Looking ForProven experience in test strategy / test architecture / consulting rolesStrong track record of defining enterprise-level testing approachesExperience delivering test maturity assessments and gap analysisAbility to operate at a strategic, organisation-wide levelStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsComfortable working in a non-hands-on, advisory ..... full job details .....