Test Manager

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Initial 12 months
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to client site in either Manchester or Newcastle)

Day rate: 434 Inside IR35
Security Requirement: Minimum 5 years UK residency

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the definition and delivery of the Private Beta Test Strategy for a GDS-aligned digital service. This is a strategic QA leadership role, focused on setting direction, standards, and frameworks to enable delivery teams to execute high-quality testing in later phases.

You will define the purpose, scope, and approach to quality assurance, ensuring a structured, user-centred testing framework is in place and aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the Private Beta Test Strategy, including scope, objectives, and QA approach
• Establish entry and exit criteria, roles and responsibilitie...