Information technology managers Work, Jobs in Somercotes, Dby (with Salaries)

IT Release Management Lead
Post Office Ltd —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- DevOps
- Analysis skills
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Senior Manager - IT
Wesco —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
IT Project Manager
East Midlands Railway —Derby
- £53,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Software development
- Agile
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
14h
Healthcare Technology Manager
Avantec Medical Technologies Ltd —Sheffield
- £5,300 - £7,700 a month
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
4d
Supplier Manager (Technology / IT Suppliers - Financial Services focus) - Principal Associate
Capital One UK —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
IT Infrastructure Associate Project Manager
SOCOTEC UK & Ireland —Burton-On-Trent
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Agile
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
IT Support Manager
Propel Holdings UK Limited —Nottingham
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- IT
- Leadership
10h
IT Change and Release Lead
Sciensus —Burton-On-Trent
- Azure
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
11h
IT Project Manager
Solidcor —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- Salesforce
- ERP systems
- Project management
Quick apply
9d
Service Desk Team Manager
MHR INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED —Nottingham
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
14d
Technical Lead - Device Management
Managed Services —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Scripting
- Free parking
Quick apply
Service Delivery Manager
Mitel —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Presentation skills
SAP Service Delivery Manager
JCB —Rocester
- Full-time
- Gym membership
Service Quality Lead
Rolls-Royce —Derby
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- IT
- Annual leave
7h
Service Management Lead - Police Staff
Nottinghamshire Police —Arnold
- £42,612 - £44,700 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
5d

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IT Release Management Lead

Post Office Ltd -
Chesterfield

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
9 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Waterfall
DevOps
Analysis skills
Release management
ITIL
Agile
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Summary

Salary: Competitive plus comprehensive benefits package
Grade: 3A
Reporting Line: Incident and Problem Lead
Contract Type: Permanent
Working pattern: Hybrid
Location: London/Chesterfield
Closing Date: 27th July 2026

What to expect

As an IT Release Management Lead, you will join us on our transformation journey and undertake a high-impact role responsible for leading and governing the end-to-end Release Management function across our technology estate.

You will ensure technology releases are planned, managed and deployed safely, efficiently and in line with business priorities, enabling the successful delivery of change while protecting service stability and customer experience. Working collaboratively with business stakeholders, project teams, service operations, suppliers and technology partners, you will coordinate complex release activities, manage risks and dependencies, and provide clear oversight of release performance across the organisation.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact by driving continuous improvement in release governance, processes and tooling, helping to shape the future of our technology services and the communities we serve. You will play a critical role in delivering technology innovation safely and effectively, ensuring releases support both current business needs and long-term strategic objectives.

How our people behave is as important to Post Office as what is delivered. The IT Release Management Lead will role model Post Office behaviours, demonstrate a Postmaster First mindset, and champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and service excellence.

What you'll do

Own and govern the end-to-end Release Management process, ensuring alignment with ITIL v4, Change Enablement practices and organisational governance standards.
Manage and maintain the enterprise release calendar, coordinating multiple releases across projects, technology teams and third-party suppliers.
Ensure all releases are effectively planned, risk assessed, approved, communicated and deployed with minimal impact to live services and customers.
Lead release planning, readiness reviews and deployment activities, ensuring operational acceptance criteria and business preparedness are met.Coordinate internal and external delivery teams, proactively managing dependencies, risks, conflicts and competing priorities across a complex technology landscape.
Act as the primary escalation point for release-related issues, driving timely resolution and informed decision-making.
Chair release governance forums and provide oversight of release quality, compliance, deployment readiness and risk management.
Produce and present release performance metrics, KPI reporting and management information, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
Drive continual improvement across release processes, controls, tooling and ways of working to enhance service stability, efficiency and delivery outcomes.
Work closely with Change, Incident, Problem, Project Delivery and Service Operations teams to ensure effective service transition and operational readiness.
Support post-implementation reviews and major incident investigations, identifying lessons learned and implementing actions to improve future release success.
Lead, coach and develop the Release Management team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional growth.

What we can do for you

Our business is changing and we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed, to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

27.5 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 2 years), plus bank holidays
Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity
Annual car allowance
Generous pension scheme with minimum 9% employer contribution
Access to 24/7 digital GP services and our Employee Assistance Programme
6 x Life assurance and income protection after 12 months service
Over 400 online courses, mentoring, apprenticeships, and development programmes
Access to our benefits platform for exclusive discounts & savings

Click here for a detailed overview of our benefits

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful in this role you will be have the following

ITIL v4 qualified with strong knowledge of Release Management, Change Enablement and Service Transition best practices.
Extensive experience managing end-to-end release processes within large, complex and multi-supplier IT environments.
Strong understanding of release governance, CAB processes and organisational risk controls.
Proven ability to coordinate releases across technical teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers while managing complex dependencies.Experience working across Agile, Waterfall, DevOps and CI/CD delivery environments.
Expertise in release planning, scheduling, deployment coordination, release readiness and dependency management.
Strong analytical and risk management skills, with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate release risks and service impacts.
Experience managing enterprise release calendars and delivering successful production deployments with minimal business disruption.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, suppliers and business partners.
Proven experience chairing release governance meetings, readiness reviews and managing escalations in a fast-paced environment.

About us

At Post Office Ltd, we’re proud to be at the heart of communities across the UK, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. We offer essential services that people rely on every day, from parcels and banking to identity and government services. While we continue to evolve with digital innovation, our commitment to personal, face-to-face service remains core to who we are.

Our journey is one of reflection, growth, and meaningful change. We’re looking for people who think differently. Those with resilience, purpose, and a deep sense of responsibility to our postmasters, partners and the communities they serve. If you're driven by the chance to make a real impact and help shape a future, built on progress and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. For more details visit [email protected]

Application Guidance

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. While we’ve outlined key skills above, we recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we recognise the value people with disabilities can bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or would like further details on the job description, please contact [email protected]

We’re thrilled by your interest in this opportunity and truly value every application we receive. Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Unfortunately, we’re unable to provide individual feedback on all submissions.

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