Duration: 6 Months Initial Term Start Date: ASAP IR35 Status: Outside of IR35 Rate: £400 / £450 per Day Location: Hertfordshire (On-site/Hybrid Requirement) We are looking for an experiencedRelease Manager to completely own and govern the Release Management lifecycle across a complex, multi-portfolio environment. This is a critical role that requires strategic coordination and hands-on management to ensure the seamless, compliant, and timely progression of code across development, test, and production landscapes for multiple applications. You will act as the single point of control, implementing robust release processes and providing expert support to development and testing teams as they manage their environments. Key Responsibilities Own the Release Lifecycle: Define, document, and manage the end-to-end release process for all enterprise applications across multiple business portfolios. Scheduling & Coordination: Create and maintain the Master Release Schedule, planning and coordinating major, minor, and emergency releases. Process Implementation: Implement and enforce standardised governance processes for the secure and compliant promotion of code through Dev, QA, Staging, and Production environments. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, Development Leads, QA, and Infrastructure teams to ensure readiness, manage dependencies, and coordinate Go/No-Go release decisions. Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to automate and streamline deployment pipelines and processes, enhancing speed and stability. Reporting: Track key release metrics, identify process bottlenecks, and report on compliance and success rates to senior stakeholders. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.