Job Specifications
Test Lead - Transformation Programme
12-month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Hybrid working (approx. 3 days per week on-site)
An organisation undergoing a major technology transformation is seeking an experienced Test Lead to join its Business Change function on a 12-month fixed-term basis.
You'll take ownership of the end-to-end testing approach across multiple workstreams and suppliers, ensuring high-quality delivery and confident go-live decisions.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll set testing direction, coordinate activity across teams, and actively support planning, execution, and assurance.The Role
As Test Lead, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering a robust testing strategy across a complex transformation programme. Working closely with internal teams, external partners, and programme leadership, you'll ensure testing activity is aligned to delivery milestones and business outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Defining and maintaining an overarching test strategy across all phases, including SIT, UAT, regression, and security testing
Leading test planning, scope definition, entry/exit criteria, and environment planning
Coordinating day-to-day testing activity across multiple systems and suppliers
Managing defect triage, prioritisation, and resolution processes
Tracking progress and providing clear reporting on risks, issues, and readiness
Providing go-live assurance and test completion sign-off
Driving continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and quality standards
Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Test Lead or Test Manager within large-scale system implementations or transformation programmes
Strong knowledge of SIT, UAT, regression, and non-functional testing
Confident leading and coordinating testers and testing activity across parallel workstreams
Solid understanding of structured testing methodologies and defect management
Experience with test management tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, or TestRail
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Reasonable Adjustments:
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About the Company
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