QA Lead / Test Manager - Government Opportunity Rate: £487 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS Location: Remote (no regular travel expected) Contract Length: Initial contract running until end of June Followed by rolling 3‑month extensions Start Date: ASAPOverview We are seeking an experienced QA Lead / Test Manager to support a high‑profile government programme at a critical delivery stage. This is a short‑term initial engagement with strong potential for extension, supporting the successful delivery of a large, business‑critical project. The role requires a hands‑on test leader who is comfortable working under pressure and flexing hours where required to meet delivery milestones. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee end‑to‑end testing across the programme Manage and coordinate UAT activities, ensuring readiness and execution Monitor UAT test execution and track progress Lead defect triage during UAT testing windows Produce daily and weekly test progress reports Work closely with delivery teams and senior stakeholders to manage risks and issuesSkills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Test Lead or Test Manager within government environments Track record of delivering high‑profile programmes, ideally with budgets of £1m+ Strong experience leading SIT, E2E, and UAT testing Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Co...