Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Oldham, Swansea
Are you someone who enjoys working collaboratively with different business areas?
Do you have a strong understanding of the Software Development life cycle?
Can you influence others to work towards a common goal?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
This is an integral role within the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), where the successful post holder will really make a difference.
The successful Change and Release Manager will report to and be supported by the Senior Release Manager and/or Senior Business Analyst. The purpose of the role is to successfully plan and schedule the test and deployment of releases. In addition to this, to deliver new functionality required by the business while protecting the integrity of existing services. The successful post holder will ensure that service asset and configuration items are properly controlled, and that accurate and reliable information about these assets is available when needed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
For further information, please see the attached Role Profile.
To succeed in this role, you have a strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle. You have experience of project management and documentation tools, for example Jira and Confluence. You can demonstrate knowledge of software versioning and version tooling, for example git. In addition to this, you can demonstrate a strong understanding of Agile delivery. You are experienced in the development of operation processes, including the use of appropriate tools and techniques.
Excellent communication skills are pivotal to this role, you will be working with a variety of stakeholders both internally and external to the agency. You enjoy influencing others, encouraging them to make the right decisions in line with the departmental strategy.
Additional Information
This role can be based in Birmingham, Bristol, Chadderton, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham or Swansea, your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. This role is suitable for hybrid working, and therefore a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. Hybrid working is a non-contractual arrangement where employees have the flexibility to work remotely combined with a minimum of 60% of their working time a month at either their principal workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, to carry out separate duties at alternative working locations or DVSA sites. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.
If you have questions regarding how hybrid working is practiced within the business area, or any reasonable adjustments or flexible working arrangements you may currently have or need in place if successful in your application, please contact the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).
On occasions there is a need to work flexibly and there may be a requirement for the successful applicant to work into the evening, Monday - Friday. For anyone wishing to discuss this further, please reach out to the vacancy holder.
The successful candidate will be required to travel occasionally to Bristol, Nottingham, Newcastle and Leeds which may include overnight stays.
Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement, for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.
Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
About Us
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.
We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.
We’re working hard to:
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Alongside your salary of £34,233, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £9,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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