Delivery Lead – Cloud & DevOps

Russell Tobin; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Delivery Lead to manage complex cloud and DevOps programmes for a UK public sector client. The role involves leading agile delivery across cloud platforms, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering high-quality outcomes. This position requires strong service management experience, ITIL knowledge, and excellent stakeholder communication skills. The position is remote and offers a 6-month contract, ideally suited for professionals experienced in public sector environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Service management

Agile delivery

DevOps practices

Stakeholder communication

ITIL knowledge

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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