Environments and Release Manager

Contract type:Permanent

Hours:Full-time, 35 hours

Location:Head Office, Nottingham (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week)

Salary:£55k - £65k

Application process:Please apply via the application button which will direct you to our careers site.If you require any adjustments to assist you in applying, please contact us using the contact details

We have a brand-new opportunity available for a Environments and Release Manager to join our Technology & Transformation team in Nottingham!

Youll be responsible for ensuring that development and testing environments are properly set up and maintained, and that software releases are planned and executed smoothly and safely.

We are an ambitious Building Society leveraging industry leading technology to support the organisations evolving business strategy; this is a great opportunity to join us!

We are passionate about development at Nottingham Building Society, you will have bags of opportunity to grow your skillset and gain exposure to some exciting projects.

Heres a taste of what you will be doing as an Environments and Release Managerat Nottingham Building Society: -

• Set up, configure, and maintain environments (development, testing, staging, production) based on business requirements and ensure they are equipped with necessary resources.
• Monitor environment performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage environment usage throughout the development lifecycle.
• Maintain consistent environment configurations across teams, handling environment-specific settings and dependencies.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to environments and releases, ensuring smooth transitions between development, testing, and production.
• Coordinate and manage software release schedules and deployments, aligning with project timelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve release management and environment provisioning, while ensuring adherence to regulations and internal policies.

About you: -

• Experience of managing multiple environments and coordinating complex releases.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and ITIL processes.
• Qualification in Prince 2, Agile or other relevant methodologies are a plus.
• Strong experience in risk and change management.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.

Reward & Benefits -

• A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, Medicash healthcare scheme, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
• Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.
• For all full-time roles we work a 35-hour working week to promote a work/life balance, we want you to be at your best inside and outside of work.
• A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by their colleagues and our customers.
• A strong sustainability agenda were continually finding new ways to be kinder to the environment by reducing our carbon footprint.
• Were passionate about giving back to the communities in which we serve as well as supporting local charities as part of the Samuel Fox Foundation. One of the many ways you can get involved is to use the 2 days per year paid leave to volunteer for causes or charities that are important to you.
• Your health and wellbeing is our priority, we encourage this through a suite of support resources, including a team of trained mental health first aiders.

Embracing Diversity Together: -

We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers.

Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers.

We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.

About us: -

Together we overcome barriers and shape brighter futures for our customers, colleagues and our communities.

We are a mutual, which means we dont have shareholders. Instead, were owned by our members and use our money to do good, investing in our community, responsible causes, and well, you. So,were always striving to do the right thing for our colleagues, communities and members.

Although our history spans over 170 years, our purpose of helping our members save, plan for and protect their financial futures is enduring. At Nottingham Building Society, we are dedicated to overcoming obstacles and turning challenges into opportunities. At the heart of our mission is our unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and building better futures by helping our customers achieve the significant milestone of owning their own home.