At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Microsoft 365 team to enhance digital offerings and ensure compliance.
- Company: Join a dynamic council focused on business change and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a role that drives digital transformation.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience in ICT, with strong Microsoft 365 skills.
The predicted salary is between 47639 - 56392 £ per year.
Fixed term until 30/09/2028
Salary: £47,639 - £56,392
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks per year
Customer and Digital Services are looking for someone to join the Microsoft 365 specialists' team who can ensure that our Microsoft 365 tenants and digital offerings are fit for purpose and developed to a high standard for the benefit of our business, customers and partners, and meets our legislative requirements.
In particular, the ideal candidate will have experience of supporting the configuration, administration and ongoing management of Microsoft 365 and related cloud platforms. You will ideally have experience of managing SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Power Platform and Message Centre admin portals.
You should have proven experience in day-to-day systems administration, support and project activities with M365 and associated cloud services, experience supporting data migration and managing content in Microsoft 365 and experience supporting first-line teams by providing guidance, sharing knowledge and assisting with task resolution.
You will work in an exciting and dynamic environment which is at the heart of business change throughout the Council. You will work closely with other Microsoft 365 and security and governance specialists to ensure data protection arrangements align with information governance, security and compliance requirements.
The Individual:
- You will hold a degree in a relevant subject or have equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience leading Microsoft 365 data migration projects (SharePoint / Teams would be advantageous, as would experience with Azure, Entra ID and other Azure resources across the Microsoft cloud environment).
- You will have good communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
- You should have the ability to manage multiple tasks whilst being creative and innovative in providing solutions to digital challenges.
- You will be comfortable presenting and will be able to build effective collaborative relationships.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Happy to talk flexible working.
ICT Lead (Microsoft 365) - Waverley Court - 16246_1789652128 employer: City of Edinburgh Council
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