Title:  Change and Release Analyst

Location: 
Advertised Salary:  £37,977 - £42,447
Job Function:  Information Technology
Working Hours:  37
Location Type:  Hybrid
Contract Type:  Permanent
Req ID:  2483
Posting End Date:  03/03/2026

Manage change. Ensure quality. Drive improvement.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Change & Release Analyst to join our IT Service Management team.

 

This is a permanent role, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working options available.

 

As a Change & Release Analyst, you’ll manage and maintain robust change and release processes, ensuring compliance and minimising business impact. You’ll coordinate multi-vendor changes, validate proposals, and chair review meetings, driving continual improvement across IT services.

Why you'll love this role:

  • Process Ownership – Develop and manage change and release processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.
  • Risk Management – Validate proposed changes and assess conflicts to minimise business impact.
  • Collaboration – Work with internal teams and external vendors to ensure process adherence.
  • Continuous Improvement – Drive enhancements to tools and processes for better service delivery.
  • Governance Leadership – Chair cross-departmental change review meetings and provide forward planning.

What you'll bring:

  • ITIL Foundation certification.
  • Knowledge of Prince2 or Agile (SCRUM) methodologies.
  • Experience in change management and IT service operations.
  • Confident communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work with 3rd party vendors and manage complex IT landscapes.

 

Ready to manage change and deliver quality IT services? Join us as a Change & Release Analyst and make an impact.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

 

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

 

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

 

What’s In It for You

 

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

 

  • Annual bonus
  • Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
  • 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
  • An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
  • Career development with funded learning options
  • Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
  • Generous family policies and flexible benefits
  • Retail discounts, gym access, and more

 

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

 

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

 

What’s next?

 

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

 

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.