Oracle Release Manager - 9 month FTC

VC Evidensia UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Remote first policy

Job summary

IVC Evidensia UK is seeking a Release Management professional to own the full Oracle release lifecycle, planning, governing, testing and deploying monthly and quarterly updates. You will collaborate with the Finance Systems team, third-party partners and stakeholders across the UK and Ireland.

The role is a 9-month fixed-term contract, with one day per month based in our Keynsham office. Hybrid working from Keynsham is available, with responsibilities across mainland Europe and the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' release management experience within Oracle ERP and EPM environments.
• Knowledge of Oracle release cycles and change request processes.
• Experience using Jira to manage release activity and report progress.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC, testing methodologies and deployment practices.
• Experience working with third-party managed service providers.
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Financial modules (desirable).
• Experience in large, complex environments with high user bases and multiple integrations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the Oracle release calendar and present plans to the business.
• Coordinate regression, integration and UAT testing; identify and mitigate risks before go-live.
• Lead deployment and cutover planning; produce runbooks and coordinate releases.
• Manage changes through governance forums; ensure documentation and audit trails are maintained.
• Monitor system stability after releases; track incidents and conduct post-implementation reviews.
• Communicate release updates and major changes to the business; be the primary contact for Oracle releases.

Skills

Release management

Oracle ERP

Oracle EPM

Jira

Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Change management

Third-party vendors

Oracle Cloud Financials

Tools

Jira

Job description

IVCEvidensiais the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVCEvidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

As part of Central Functions, you will be part of the teams that support and enable our network of over 2,500 practices across 20 countries, driving operational excellence, innovation, and strategic impact across the business.

Our Technology teams are responsible for the systems and infrastructure that make that work - everything our healthcare professionals need to deliver world-class care. From keeping on top of patient records, health plans, client communications, diary management and dispensing, our teams have a lot to think about and need smarter ways to provide the convenience and expertise that modern Pet owners have come to expect.

How You'll Make a Difference

Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems, you will own the full release lifecycle across Oracle Fusion ERP and Oracle Enterprise Performance Management. You'll plan, govern, test and deploy monthly and quarterly Oracle updates alongside internal change requests, working closely with the Finance Systems team, third-party delivery partners and business stakeholders across mainland Europe, the UK and Republic of Ireland.

This is a 9-month fixed-term contract, with one day per month expected to be based in our Keynsham office.

Core Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the Oracle release calendar, presenting plans and roadmaps to the business
• Coordinate regression, integration and user acceptance testing, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated before go-live
• Lead deployment and cutover planning, producing detailed runbooks and coordinating production releases
• Take releases through the Change Enablement Board and other governance forums, ensuring documentation and audit evidence are maintained
• Monitor system stability following each release, track incidents and lead post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned
• Communicate release updates and major changes to the business, acting as the primary point of contact for Oracle releases and major incidents

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We're looking for a capable Release Management professional who brings:

• At least 3 years' release management experience within Oracle ERP and EPM environments
• Working knowledge of Oracle release cycles and change request processes
• Confidence using Jira to manage release activity, track work and report progress
• A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies and deployment practices
• Experience working with third-party managed service providers
• A working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Financial modules (desirable)
• Experience working in large, complex environments with a high user base and multiple system integrations

How We'll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we're committed to supporting your development and wellbeing. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• A role with real business impact, supporting teams across the organisation
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within Central Functions and beyond
• Ongoing learning and development supported by tailored programmes and resources
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation and continuous improvement
• Hybrid working from our Keynsham head office

What’sin it for you?

At IVCEvidensia,we’recommitted to supporting your development and wellbeing.

When you join us,you’llbenefitfrom:

A role withreal businessimpact supporting teams across theorganisation

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within Central Functions and beyond

Ongoing learning and development supported by tailoredprogrammesand resources

A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation, and continuous improvement

Flexible working with a remote first working policy

Cycle to Work scheme

Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you

Discounted staff pet care

Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging

At IVCEvidensiawe are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion andBelonging,we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

IVC Evidensia UK

IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion andBelonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Jake Nicholls from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.