Test Lead / Test Capability Consultant — 6 Month Contract Location: London (1 day per month on-site, remote otherwise) Day Rate: £550/day (Outside IR35) Duration: 6 Months About the Role We're supporting a partner on a complex digital transformation programme and are looking for an experienced consultant to build digital testing capability from the ground up. This is a hands-on role - you'll be directly involved in test execution using industry-standard tools wherever capability gaps or deadlines require it, while designing a testing framework that spans internal, external, and business testers. Governance and reporting will start lean and scale as maturity grows, and you'll operate as a client-side partner, embedding best practice across suppliers and delivery partners. Working within a small team, you'll bring your broader consulting expertise to bear across product, delivery, and design workstreams as needed. Key Responsibilities Design and implement an organisation-wide testing framework spanning technical, functional, non-functional, and UAT testing across delivery partners and internal teams Build lightweight test governance and reporting that evolves as capability matures Align testing activity to delivery milestones and risk within the wider Digital programme Coach and upskill business and technical testers to raise testing capability across the organisation Establish and lead a Test Special Interest Group as an early community of practice Act as client-side partner to suppliers, embedding best practice and holding delivery partners accountable for quality Support delivery partners in adopting automated testing tools and practices Carry out hands-on testing personally where capability gaps exist or deadlines demand it Draw on broad consulting experience to support other digital programme activity, maintaining momentum and reducing delivery risk Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience building testing functions in low-maturity or greenfield environments Strong hands-on testing ability (manual and automated), with practical experience of test execution tools Experience with test automation tooling and coaching delivery partners through adoption Testing experience across Dynamics 365, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and web applications/websites Proven track record building test governance and reporting frameworks that scale with maturity Strong coaching, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to energise a community of practice Comfortable operating in ambiguity, building capability from little to no existing base Broad consulting skill set from complex digital programmes; public sector or local government experience desirable
Test Manager (hybrid working) in London employer: Venturi
Venturi is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, allowing you to thrive in a predominantly remote setting while occasionally connecting with colleagues in South London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge AI technologies, ensuring that your contributions are both meaningful and impactful within the tech landscape.
