Change, Test and Release Manager

The Change, Test & Release Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the implementation of new systems and updating existing systems, to ensure the successful delivery of defect free Trust solutions. They will put in place appropriate change control and testing strategies to achieve this. They will take ownership of the release management lifecycle, which includes forward scheduling, co-ordination and the effective deployment of releases across the Trust for its multiple applications and environments, across multiple product portfolios. The post holder will be part of a dedicated management team responsible for the direction, implementation and service management of Trust infrastructure and platforms. Close communication with the entirety of the Digital Services Division user base and external solution providers, together with internal Digital Services Division teams will be critical to ensuring that the application environments and solutions are appropriately operated against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA).The post holder will have strong leadership and communication skills, holding specialist knowledge and experience of the management of change and release methodologies, preferably in a digital 24 hours a day / 365 days a year, healthcare provider setting and with a recognised qualification in ITIL, Change/Testing Management, or Project Management.