Job

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Programme Test Lead

Job type:Contract
Town/City:London
County:London
Salary/Rate:£550 - £650 per day + Inside IR35 Hybrid working
Business Sector:IT
Job ref:BBBH154296
Post Date:April 24, 2026

Programme Test Lead

+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 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 chloe.manerowski@cbsbutler.com and I will get in touch.