Test Manager (Fixed-Term Contract)

£300 per day | 3-Month Contract | Home-Based with Kent Travel | Immediate Start

Stafforce are currently seeking an experienced Test Manager to join a high-profile mobilisation programme supporting a major UK government-backed service.

This is a critical contract opportunity where you will play a key role in ensuring systems, processes, and operational readiness are fully tested ahead of service launch.

As Test Manager, you will lead and coordinate all testing activities across digital, IT, and operational workstreams, ensuring systems are robust, secure, and ready for go-live.

This is a fast-paced environment requiring strong leadership, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Primarily home-based
• Site visits in Kent required:
• Initially 1 day per week
• Increasing to 2 days per week towards the end of the contract
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to site location

• Own and deliver the end-to-end testing strategy and lifecycle
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT)
• Define test entry and exit criteria and ensure quality standards are met
• Manage defect tracking, triage, and resolution processes
• Coordinate test environments and execution activities
• Produce test reports and operational readiness assessments
• Ensure systems meet requirements for security, stability, and performance
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders

• Proven experience as a Test Manager or Senior Test Lead
• Strong background in end-to-end testing and operational readiness
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and suppliers
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-pressure delivery environments
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• ISTQB, PRINCE2, ITIL, or similar certifications

• Contract Length: 3 months
• Day Rate: £300 per day
• Start Date: Immediate

This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact programme, playing a key role in delivering a vital public service within a collaborative and fast-moving environment.