Delivery Lead – Cloud & DevOps

Russell Tobin; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to manage complex cloud and DevOps programmes for a UK public sector client. This role involves leading agile delivery across cloud platforms, ensuring compliance with government standards, and overseeing multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong service or delivery management backgrounds, familiarity with ITIL and Agile practices, and excellent communication and leadership skills. This exciting opportunity is remote and targets qualified individuals in the UK.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud and DevOps delivery across multi-disciplinary agile teams.
• Own delivery strategy, roadmaps, and governance.
• Oversee cloud platforms and DevOps practices.
• Manage stakeholders, suppliers, and SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with public sector standards.

Skills

Service or delivery management (digital or legacy)

ITIL knowledge

Agile delivery experience

Excellent 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.

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