Head of Testing

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Head of Testing

Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a head of Testing.

This role will be Inside of IR35, so you will be required to use an FCSA Accredited Umbrella Company.

Key Requirements:

– Strong Test Leadership & Delivery Oversight,
– Ability to Define & Demonstrate “What Good Looks Like”.
– Hands On Coaching & Capability Build.
– Delivery Oriented Mindset.

Key Experience:

– Exceptional communications skills with ability to engage at C-Suite level as well as a detailed technical level.
– Ability to translate the detailed micro level technical detail into clearly articulated macro views which can be positioned at board level.
– Proven experience leading test teams on complex, multi‑workstream programmes.
– Ability to establish and embed effective test governance, reporting, and quality gates.
– Skilled at identifying and managing risk with a pragmatic, delivery‑focused mindset.
– Clear understanding of modern test practices, tools, and methodologies.
– Can quickly assess current maturity and define a structured, realistic uplift plan.
– Able to coach team members through best‑practice approaches and model effective behaviours.
– Comfortable working closely with the existing test lead to guide, upskill, and support his continued development.
– Strong mentoring capability – able to provide constructive challenge, support decision‑making, and build confidence within the test function.
– Able to rapidly come up to speed and add value in a fast‑moving programme.
– Focused on enabling the team to meet immediate milestones – specifically the first Go‑Live at end of July.
– Operates collaboratively with programme leadership, delivery partners, and cross‑functional teams.
– Communicates clearly and credibly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
– Builds trust quickly and can act as a stabilising and confidence‑building presence.

Desirable Skills:

– Recent programme demands have highlighted the need for additional senior test oversight – specifically, someone who can help shape “what good looks like” for test function and provide guidance and structure to uplift capability within the team.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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