ICT Release Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £50,861 i £59,159 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | dependent on relevant NHS service. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Scotland, UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | NHS 24 |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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ICT Release Manager
Are you an experienced Release Manager who thrives on coordinating complex software deployments across a dynamic organisation?
Do you have proven expertise working in fast‑paced technical environments where accuracy, planning, and collaboration are essential?
Are you passionate about engaging with cross‑functional teams, building strong relationships, and driving high‑quality, safe and efficient software releases?
Who We Are
As NHS Scotland's unique provider of a national tele-health and tele-care service, we are responsible for the delivery of health advice and information by telephone and online services to the population of Scotland 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. NHS 24 is a patient-focused service providing the people of Scotland with triage, advice, guidance, referral and information on health and healthcare services.
We have five regional centres – Aberdeen, Dundee, South Queensferry, Cardonald and Clydebank. NHS 24 supports hybrid working, and this post can be based within any NHS 24 regional centres. The successful candidate must be within commuting distance to a regional centre to attend if required and must also be able to travel to other regional centres when requested to attend meetings, undertake training and any other activities.
The Role
The ICT Release Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating and managing the cloud infrastructure and software release process to ensure high-quality software and cloud infrastructure updates are deployed to production on time, meet quality standards and with minimal disruption to business operations and patient care.
The successful candidate will act as the central point of control for release activities, ensuring compliance with organisational governance, ITIL best practice, and NHS security standards. They will work closely with colleagues and suppliers to provide input to the development of plans for improvements in the efficiency, safety, reliability, and compliance of the NHS 24 technology systems and applications whilst managing dependencies, mitigate risks, and maintain a robust release calendar.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining the master release calendar, defining the scope of releases, and coordinating release schedules across multiple teams and projects, while managing interdependencies and potential conflicts
- Deployment management of deliverables to the test environment particularly guaranteeing that the external dependent items are available during the test runtime.
- Ensuring all code changes are thoroughly tested, meet quality benchmarks, and adhere to regulatory and security standards before going live. They act as a "gatekeeper" to the production environment.
- Complete cost planning for all planned release to ensure costs stay within agreed support and development budgets
- Represent the ICT Operations team at cross-directorate meetings, senior management team meetings, project and focus groups on a regular basis to provide updates on highly technical deployments and releases.
Successful Applicant will:
- Educated to SCQF level 10 or demonstrate equivalent release management industry experience
- Display excellent and articulate written and verbal communication skills
- Be an experienced negotiator/facilitator with the ability to influence others
Benefits
NHS 24 offers a complete benefits package, with a permanent contract on Band 7 £50,861 - £59,159 Per Annum (pro rata if applicable). Placement on salary scale is dependent on confirmation of previous relevant NHS service.
We also offer you many supportive policies to enhance your employee journey and have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Provider, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and a range of learning and development. As an NHS Scotland employee you will be entitled to:
- 35 days annual leave (rising to 41) pro-rata
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- Enrolment into the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) pension scheme
- NHS discounts on goods and services
- HELP, employee support and assistance
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will contribute to the success of a public organisation.
Interested?
Please download the Job Pack and Person Specification for full details of NHS 24 and this opportunity as well as the Candidate Application Guide which will support you in your application.
We recommend that prior to application candidates read all the information provided in the Job Pack as it contains much of the information about NHS 24 and this vacancy to support a successful application.
Are you an experienced Release Manager who thrives on coordinating complex software deployments across a dynamic organisation?
Do you have proven expertise working in fast‑paced technical environments where accuracy, planning, and collaboration are essential?
Are you passionate about engaging with cross‑functional teams, building strong relationships, and driving high‑quality, safe and efficient software releases?
Who We Are
As NHS Scotland's unique provider of a national tele-health and tele-care service, we are responsible for the delivery of health advice and information by telephone and online services to the population of Scotland 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. NHS 24 is a patient-focused service providing the people of Scotland with triage, advice, guidance, referral and information on health and healthcare services.
We have five regional centres – Aberdeen, Dundee, South Queensferry, Cardonald and Clydebank. NHS 24 supports hybrid working, and this post can be based within any NHS 24 regional centres. The successful candidate must be within commuting distance to a regional centre to attend if required and must also be able to travel to other regional centres when requested to attend meetings, undertake training and any other activities.
The Role
The ICT Release Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating and managing the cloud infrastructure and software release process to ensure high-quality software and cloud infrastructure updates are deployed to production on time, meet quality standards and with minimal disruption to business operations and patient care.
The successful candidate will act as the central point of control for release activities, ensuring compliance with organisational governance, ITIL best practice, and NHS security standards. They will work closely with colleagues and suppliers to provide input to the development of plans for improvements in the efficiency, safety, reliability, and compliance of the NHS 24 technology systems and applications whilst managing dependencies, mitigate risks, and maintain a robust release calendar.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining the master release calendar, defining the scope of releases, and coordinating release schedules across multiple teams and projects, while managing interdependencies and potential conflicts
- Deployment management of deliverables to the test environment particularly guaranteeing that the external dependent items are available during the test runtime.
- Ensuring all code changes are thoroughly tested, meet quality benchmarks, and adhere to regulatory and security standards before going live. They act as a "gatekeeper" to the production environment.
- Complete cost planning for all planned release to ensure costs stay within agreed support and development budgets
- Represent the ICT Operations team at cross-directorate meetings, senior management team meetings, project and focus groups on a regular basis to provide updates on highly technical deployments and releases.
Successful Applicant will:
- Educated to SCQF level 10 or demonstrate equivalent release management industry experience
- Display excellent and articulate written and verbal communication skills
- Be an experienced negotiator/facilitator with the ability to influence others
Benefits
NHS 24 offers a complete benefits package, with a permanent contract on Band 7 £50,861 - £59,159 Per Annum (pro rata if applicable). Placement on salary scale is dependent on confirmation of previous relevant NHS service.
We also offer you many supportive policies to enhance your employee journey and have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Provider, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and a range of learning and development. As an NHS Scotland employee you will be entitled to:
- 35 days annual leave (rising to 41) pro-rata
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- Enrolment into the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) pension scheme
- NHS discounts on goods and services
- HELP, employee support and assistance
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will contribute to the success of a public organisation.
Interested?
Please download the Job Pack and Person Specification for full details of NHS 24 and this opportunity as well as the Candidate Application Guide which will support you in your application.
We recommend that prior to application candidates read all the information provided in the Job Pack as it contains much of the information about NHS 24 and this vacancy to support a successful application.
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