Test Strategy Consultant (Contract)
Job Description
Test Strategy Consultant (Contract)
Remote (occasional travel to Manchester) £500-£600 per day - inside IR35 3-month initial contract
The Opportunity
We'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 Doing
- Assess the current testing landscape across services and platforms
- Conduct test maturity and capability assessments
- Identify gaps, risks, and inconsistencies in existing approaches
- Define a target testing strategy and operating model
- Develop standardised frameworks, governance, and best practices
- Provide clear, actionable recommendations to improve quality and consistency
- Engage with senior stakeholders to align on strategy and direction
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in test strategy / test architecture / consulting roles
- Strong track record of defining enterprise-level testing approaches
- Experience delivering test maturity assessments and gap analysis
- Ability to operate at a strategic, organisation-wide level
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a non-hands-on, advisory capacity