Programme Test & QA Lead £400-£500 Outside IR35 6 Months Hybrid Remote

Programme Test & QA Lead | £400–£500 | Outside IR35 | 6 Months | Hybrid Remote We’re recruiting a strategic, Programme Test & QA Lead to embed quality early and coordinate testing across a complex, multi-project programme. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping test approach, managing cross-project dependencies, identifying risks early, and coordinating testing activities across internal teams, delivery partners, and the business.This 6-month initial contract is determined as Outside IR35, offers a daily rate between £400 and £500 per day and requires 3 days onsite in Nottingham as a non-negotiable. Key Requirements
  • Proven experience as Test Lead / QA Lead on large, multi-project programmes
  • Expertise in defining test strategy and coordinating cross-system testing
  • Ability to assure requirements, acceptance criteria, and readiness checkpoints
  • Skilled in planning environments, data, and tooling for delivery dependencies
  • Strong stakeholder management and early risk identification skills
  • Experience with end-to-end, integration, regression, and UAT testing
  • Familiarity with quality governance frameworks, standards, and reporting
  • Comfortable working at pace in complex, change-driven environments
  • Experience coordinating internal teams and third-party suppliers
  • Willingness to commute to Nottingham 3 days per week for onsite work
What to do next If this Programme Test & QA Lead role sounds like a good fit and you’d like to know more, please apply with your most up-to-date CV and I’ll be in touch.Programme Test & QA Lead | £400–£500 | Outside IR35 | 6 Months | Hybrid Remote

Job Details

Company
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Contractor
Salary
£400 - £500 per day
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