The Release Analyst at AllPoints Fibre Networks will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, reliable delivery of software releases across our technology platforms. Acting as the glue between engineering, QA, operations, and suppliers, you’ll coordinate end-to-end release activity, manage lower environments, and ensure all deployments are executed with precision, governance, and minimal risk.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build on their release or environment management experience in a fast-paced, highly collaborative tech environment, where your work will have a direct impact on delivering seamless connectivity across the UK.
What you will be doing:
* Supporting the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of software releases
* Maintaining and managing the release calendar to ensure alignment across teams
* Coordinating release readiness activities, ensuring all entry and exit criteria are met
* Providing hands‑on support during release windows, managing issues and escalations
* Facilitating system changes into lower environments (Dev, Test, UAT)
* Acting as a key point of coordination between engineering, QA, operations, and suppliers
* Supporting test data management, ensuring secure, compliant, and timely data provision
* Driving releases through the change management process, ensuring governance standards are met
* Communicating release plans, risks, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Identifying opportunities to improve release processes, reduce risk, and increase efficiency
About you:
You’re a proactive and detail-oriented Release Analyst (or similar) with a passion for quality, governance, and delivery.
You enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and you’re confident coordinating across multiple teams while keeping things organised and on track. You bring strong communication skills, a problem‑solving mindset, and a drive to continuously improve processes.
Your Skills:
* 2–3 years’ experience in release management, deployment, or IT operations
* Strong understanding of release governance, change management, and deployment planning
* Experience supporting test environments and environment coordination
* Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and risk management
* Advanced Excel skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, reporting)
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release automation tools
Nice to have:
* Exposure to Agile or ITIL frameworks
* Experience with tools such as Jira, Git, ServiceNow
* Knowledge of cloud environments (e.g., AWS)
* Experience working with third‑party suppliers or telecoms environments
The benefits at APFN...
At AllPoints Fibre Networks, we're all about looking after you. We offer an extensive wellbeing package that goes beyond the EAP. Your benefits will include Bupa private medical insurance and dental cover, income protection insurance, group life insurance and a health plan to help with day‑to‑day expenses such as eye care... we will even pay for you to get a massage!
Everyone needs a break now and then, right? That's why we start all our employees off with a generous 30 days' annual leave allowance (pro rata), plus bank holidays. And if you ever need some extra time off due to illness or parental leave, we've got enhanced leave plans in place to support you through that.
Additionally we know how important it is to feel secure with your finances. That's why we have benefits dedicated to your financial wellbeing. You will be able to join our employer contributory pension and in addition to income protection insurance, group life insurance we offer cashback and voucher schemes to help cover living cost such as electricals and personal spending.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...
At AllPoints Fibre, diversity makes us stronger. We’re building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We’re committed to:
* Fair pay and equal opportunities for all
* Supporting underrepresented groups through our Women in Telecoms Network
* Investing in future talent with our apprenticeship scheme and mentorship programmes
* Ensuring every employee completes Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training
* Creating a culture where every voice is heard and everyone has the opportunity to grow
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — we’d love to hear from you.
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