Here at AllPoints Fibre, we're transforming fibre connectivity across the UK and that's no small task. So, we're on the hunt for talented individuals to join our journey.

AllPoints Fibre has grown from regional roots in Jurassic Fibre, Giganet and Swish Fibre, to establish a national wholesale network. Empowering our partners with the easiest and most rewarding path into the UK's growing full fibre opportunity, we’re on course to help millions of homes and businesses connect to a better digital future.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and our goal is to become the best place to work. Join us on our journey to become the UK’s most recommended way to connect.

What you will be doing:

As a Release Analyst you will play a key supporting role in the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases at APFN. Reporting to the Test & Environments Manager, this position is ideal for someone proven experience in release or deployment roles who is ready to take on more responsibility. The role focuses on ensuring releases are delivered reliably, efficiently, and in alignment with governance and compliance standards.

The Release Analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams including supplier and in-house engineering teams, QA, operations, and customer-facing teams to coordinate and execute releases. 

The key responsibilities will include:

Documenting the scope of each release, creating detailed deployment plans, progressing changes through the change management process, overseeing deployments, and ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders throughout the release lifecycle.

Release Coordination:

• Supporting the planning and scheduling of end-to-end software releases.
• Maintaining and updating the release calendar to ensure visibility and alignment across teams.
• To assist with defining release scope and timelines in collaboration with engineering, QA, and operations teams.

Deployment Support:

• Preparing and maintaining deployment plans, including pre-release checks and rollback procedures.
• Providing hands-on support during release windows, ensuring smooth execution and issue resolution.
• Documenting release outcomes and contribute to post-release reviews.

Governance & Compliance:

• Progressing releases through the change management process, ensuring all approvals and documentation are in place.
• Ensuring adherence to internal release governance and compliance standards.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Communicating release plans, progress, and issues to stakeholders clearly and effectively.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including QA, development, operations, and customer-facing teams.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contributing to the improvement of release processes, tools, and documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline release activities and reduce risk.

Your Skills:

• Experience in software release, deployment, or IT operations.
• Understanding of release governance, change management, and deployment planning.
• Experience working with QA and operations teams.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and risk management.
• Experience with Excel - confident using formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation to support release planning and reporting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release automation tools.
• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or relevant industry experience.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ITIL or Agile methodologies.
• Exposure to cloud-based deployment environments (e.g., AWS).
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Git, or ServiceNow.
• Background in software development, QA, or DevOps.
• Experience working within the Telecoms industry.
• ITIL Certification.

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.

About us:

At AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN), we make access to the UK’s full fibre rollout seamless, scalable, and seriously stress-free. We're a customer-first, future-ready network wholesaler. Empowering our partners with a frictionless route to the largest full fibre footprint in the UK.

We’re a team that values curiosity, ambition, and a get-things-done attitude. We’re fast-paced but supportive. Serious about what we do but never take ourselves too seriously. Whether you’re collaborating across teams, solving complex challenges, or celebrating success. You’ll find an environment where you can flourish and make a real impact.

Next steps

If the role sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to seeing your application! If shortlisted, our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to set up and initial conversation. Next stages will involve meeting with our hiring teams to discuss the role and your experience in more details.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during your interview process, please tell us in your application or reach out for a discussion about how we can accommodate you in the selection process.