Senior Defence Test Strategist – Hybrid DV Clearance

Boss Consulting; Aldermaston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Strategic Tester to oversee testing strategies for complex defence programmes. This role involves defining testing governance, advising on best practices, and ensuring compliance with MOD standards. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in QA/Test leadership within regulated environments and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers hybrid working in Aldermaston, with an emphasis on security and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in QA/Test leadership roles within large-scale digital or systems programmes.
• Experience delivering test strategy and assurance for regulated environments.
• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and present complex findings.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a comprehensive test strategy covering various testing phases.
• Establish testing governance frameworks and quality gates.
• Provide independent assurance on testing progress, risks, and readiness.

Skills

QA/Test leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Test strategy

Defence accreditation

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Strategic Tester to oversee testing strategies for complex defence programmes. This role involves defining testing governance, advising on best practices, and ensuring compliance with MOD standards. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in QA/Test leadership within regulated environments and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers hybrid working in Aldermaston, with an emphasis on security and compliance.