Programme Test Lead
Posted 1 day ago by CBS Butler
£650 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The Programme Test Lead role involves taking end-to-end ownership of testing delivery for a significant public sector project, requiring SC clearance. The position demands leadership in Testing as a Service (TaaS) across complex programmes, ensuring alignment with testing strategies and quality standards. The candidate will be responsible for managing testing resources and engaging with senior stakeholders to provide insights and recommendations. This role is hybrid and based in London, with a focus on delivering high-quality testing 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
Key Skills:
- 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
Salary (Rate): £650 daily
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
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 (see below) and I will get in touch.