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., 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.

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)

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.