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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Change and Release Manager to lead complex digital transformation initiatives. This role requires a hands-on approach to ensure effective management of software changes and releases, with a focus on Agile methodologies. The successful candidate will be instrumental in establishing change management processes and collaborating with various teams to ensure transparency and stakeholder engagement. Join a flexible and inclusive organization committed to delivering exceptional services in health research, where your expertise will drive significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

  • Experience in managing product releases with multiple contributors.
  • Ability to navigate evolving situations to achieve goals.
  • Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity.

Responsibilities

  • Establish change and release management capability.
  • Champion change management and manage risk.
  • Work closely with Agile teams to define release schedules.

Skills

Change Management
Release Management
Agile Methodologies
Risk Assessment
Project Management
Communication Skills

Education

Masters degree in IT or relevant discipline
ITIL Service Management foundation
Agile Change Management certification

Tools

Agile Tools
Project Management Software

Job description

CV Recruitment - We want to make applications for this role as easy as possible! Please apply using your CV.

Health Research Authority is looking for an experienced Change and Release Manager who can set up, standardise and lead complex digital transformation changes through the programme governance, ensuring adequate risk assessment and scheduling of changes and releases for a stable and reliable technology service. The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to ensure that technical changes to software and services are adequately assessed for impact, prioritised, scheduled, authorised and implemented in line with agreed processes and using appropriate tools.

Successful candidate will have experience of continuous release management in an Agile/SAFe environment and will play a leading role in planning, managing, and overseeing software releases across various technology environments (internal and dependent external organizations)

Main duties of the job

Establish RSP change and release management capability keeping in mind Agile delivery practices

Demonstrate broad industry experience in change management and implement a successful change management process from zero to full maturity

Be the responsible owner for the Change Management policy and supporting processes including chairing the Change Advisory Board (CAB)

Strategic planning, coordination and execution of change and release management processes.

Champion change management - responsible for change management lifecycle, analysing impact and managing risk. Be the main escalation point and make decisions for all technical changes, coordinating releases and interdependencies.

Work closely with Agile(scrum) teams and change managers to define release schedules, align resources (internal and external) and manage dependencies

Commitment to transparency, customer-centricity, system stability and performance to ensure stakeholders are kept informed throughout the release process.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that help us to deliver the best services.

We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community. This includes:o ageo disabilityo ethnicityo gender identity and expressiono religion or beliefo sexo sexual orientationo other diverse characteristics

We have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.

When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement - if it works for you, we'll do our best to make it work for us.

Please note, if applying to our Manchester, Nottingham or Bristol locations, we are only able to offer the role as home based

Date posted

16 April 2025

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

£62,215 to £72,293 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

25 months

Working pattern

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working,Compressed hours

Reference number

980-HRA7100282-C

Job locations

Bristol

Temple Quay House, 2 The Square

Bristol

BS1 6PN

Job responsibilities

This role sits within HRA Digital. The HRA Digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio or national information systems for health research. This includes a major programme to build a new Integrated Research Application and Workflow system and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems (IRAS and HARP).

The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.

To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.

In submitting your application with us, please note the following:

We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.

Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Job responsibilities

This role sits within HRA Digital. The HRA Digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio or national information systems for health research. This includes a major programme to build a new Integrated Research Application and Workflow system and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems (IRAS and HARP).

The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.

To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.

In submitting your application with us, please note the following:

We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.

Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Person Specification
Qualifications
  • Educated to Masters degree level (or equivalent) in an IT or other relevant discipline or relevant experience
  • ITIL Service Management foundation
  • Agile Change Management or equivalent Agile certification
Experience
  • Demonstrable experience in managing product releases or projects with multiple contributors and delivering on time-based release schedules
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
  • Ability to navigate constantly evolving situations to ensure plans achieve goals and specific outcomes within agreed timescales
Experience
  • Experience of working in Agile and DevOps environment
Other
  • Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Job summary

CV Recruitment - We want to make applications for this role as easy as possible! Please apply using your CV.

Health Research Authority is looking for an experienced Change and Release Manager who can set up, standardise and lead complex digital transformation changes through the programme governance, ensuring adequate risk assessment and scheduling of changes and releases for a stable and reliable technology service. The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to ensure that technical changes to software and services are adequately assessed for impact, prioritised, scheduled, authorised and implemented in line with agreed processes and using appropriate tools.

Successful candidate will have experience of continuous release management in an Agile/SAFe environment and will play a leading role in planning, managing, and overseeing software releases across various technology environments (internal and dependent external organizations)

Main duties of the job

Establish RSP change and release management capability keeping in mind Agile delivery practices

Demonstrate broad industry experience in change management and implement a successful change management process from zero to full maturity

Be the responsible owner for the Change Management policy and supporting processes including chairing the Change Advisory Board (CAB)

Strategic planning, coordination and execution of change and release management processes.

Champion change management - responsible for change management lifecycle, analysing impact and managing risk. Be the main escalation point and make decisions for all technical changes, coordinating releases and interdependencies.

Work closely with Agile(scrum) teams and change managers to define release schedules, align resources (internal and external) and manage dependencies

Commitment to transparency, customer-centricity, system stability and performance to ensure stakeholders are kept informed throughout the release process.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that help us to deliver the best services.

We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community. This includes:o ageo disabilityo ethnicityo gender identity and expressiono religion or beliefo sexo sexual orientationo other diverse characteristics

We have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.

When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement - if it works for you, we'll do our best to make it work for us.

Please note, if applying to our Manchester, Nottingham or Bristol locations, we are only able to offer the role as home based

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

25 months

Working pattern

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working,Compressed hours

Reference number

980-HRA7100282-C

Job locations

Bristol

Temple Quay House, 2 The Square

Bristol

BS1 6PN


Job description
Job responsibilities

This role sits within HRA Digital. The HRA Digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio or national information systems for health research. This includes a major programme to build a new Integrated Research Application and Workflow system and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems (IRAS and HARP).

The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.

To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.

In submitting your application with us, please note the following:

We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.

Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Job description
Job responsibilities

This role sits within HRA Digital. The HRA Digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio or national information systems for health research. This includes a major programme to build a new Integrated Research Application and Workflow system and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems (IRAS and HARP).

The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.

To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.

In submitting your application with us, please note the following:

We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.

Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Educated to Masters degree level (or equivalent) in an IT or other relevant discipline or relevant experience
Desirable
  • ITIL Service Management foundation
  • Agile Change Management or equivalent Agile certification
Experience
Essential
  • Demonstrable experience in managing product releases or projects with multiple contributors and delivering on time-based release schedules
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
  • Ability to navigate constantly evolving situations to ensure plans achieve goals and specific outcomes within agreed timescales
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working in Agile and DevOps environment
Other
Essential
  • Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
  • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Educated to Masters degree level (or equivalent) in an IT or other relevant discipline or relevant experience
Desirable
  • ITIL Service Management foundation
  • Agile Change Management or equivalent Agile certification
Experience
Essential
  • Demonstrable experience in managing product releases or projects with multiple contributors and delivering on time-based release schedules
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
  • Ability to navigate constantly evolving situations to ensure plans achieve goals and specific outcomes within agreed timescales
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working in Agile and DevOps environment
Other
Essential
  • Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
  • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Employer details
Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Bristol

Temple Quay House, 2 The Square

Bristol

BS1 6PN


Employer's website

https://www.hra.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Bristol

Temple Quay House, 2 The Square

Bristol

BS1 6PN


Employer's website

https://www.hra.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working,Compressed hours

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