Delivery Lead – Cloud & DevOps

Russell Tobin; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Delivery Lead to oversee cloud and DevOps programmes for a public sector client in the UK. This role is crucial for ensuring secure and compliant delivery across various platforms. Candidates must have a strong service management background and prior experience with UK public sector environments. This contract role offers remote working across the UK and a chance to work with a renowned client.

Qualifications

• Strong background in service or delivery management, preferably in digital or legacy projects.
• Practical ITIL knowledge and experience in Agile/DevOps delivery.
• Experience working with UK public sector environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud and DevOps delivery across agile teams.
• Own delivery strategy, roadmaps, and governance.
• Oversee cloud platforms and associated practices.
• Manage stakeholders, suppliers, and service level agreements.
• Ensure compliance with government standards.

Skills

Service or delivery management

ITIL knowledge

Agile delivery experience

DevOps practices

Stakeholder communication

Leadership skills

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Job Title: Delivery Lead – Cloud & DevOps

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Duration: 6 months (Contract)

Start Date: January 2026

Security Clearance: Active SC required

IR35: Inside IR35

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to manage complex cloud and DevOps programmes for a UK public sector client. The role focuses on leading agile delivery across cloud platforms, ensuring secure, compliant, and high-quality outcomes aligned with government standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cloud and DevOps delivery across multi-disciplinary agile teams
• Own delivery strategy, roadmaps, and governance
• Oversee cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and DevOps practices
• Manage stakeholders, suppliers, and SLAs
• Ensure compliance with GDS, NCSC, and public sector standards

Required Experience

• Strong background in service or delivery management (digital or legacy)
• Practical ITIL knowledge and Agile / DevOps delivery experience
• Experience working with UK public sector environments
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.

Dont miss the chance to work with a renowned company. Apply now, thank you.