Modern Workplace Consultant

Advanced is a business that embraces innovation, enabling its customers to seize every opportunity and transform their business. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a confident Modern Workplace Consultant to join the Managed Services Business Unit within Advanced. As a Modern Workplace Consultant, you’ll implement new capabilities on customer-facing projects across a breadth of Microsoft’s Modern Workplace suite. This includes Office 365, Intune, Enterprise Mobility + Security, and Windows 10/11. You will be an aspiring architect able to confidently engage customers, produce design documents, whilst also enjoying the hands-on element of technical delivery. Primarily focused on Professional Services technical project delivery, you’ll also support our presales team with pre-project scoping and estimating.

What You Will Do

• Designing, implementing, and documenting Microsoft 365 solutions for OneAdvanced customers.
• Taking ownership of Microsoft’s Modern Workplace suite, including Office 365, Intune, Enterprise Mobility + Security, and Windows 10/11.
• Collaborating with clients to determine effective use of Microsoft cloud services.
• Evaluating and optimizing existing IT environments.
• Developing best practices and concepts for automation.
• Implementing Modern Workplace Solutions, leveraging Microsoft Teams and Messaging, securing M365 data using Microsoft Purview, and enhancing company collaboration with tools like MS Viva Engage.
• Deploying and configuring Windows 10, 11 with Office 365, including image creation or Autopilot/Intune deployment and related components for Active Directory & Group Policy.
• Managing Windows 10, 11 servicing models with Configuration Manager or Windows Update for Business, Intune co-management, hybrid configuration, and integration with other Microsoft solutions (including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint).
• Application packaging within Intune and SCCM using tools like PSADT.

What You Will Have

• Minimum 5+ years in an enterprise IT environment.
• Strong understanding of Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)/Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)/Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows 10, 11 (including AVD/VDI), Intune, SCCM, Office 365, Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), and Teams.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 Security, Azure ATP, DLP, AIP, Windows Defender ATP, and Entra.
• Technical leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and other scripting languages.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Comfort with multitasking across complex projects.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Visualization and articulation of project parameters and scope.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in mobile technology solutions.
• Current Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace certifications or in the process of upgrades.
• Experience with Power BI for reporting and process automation using tools like Power Automate.

What We Do For You

• Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral.
• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First.
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace.
• Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally.
• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go.
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success.
• Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important.
• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company.
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most.
• Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do.
• Performance & Talent – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations, and goals to help you become your best self.
• Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about.
• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding.
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it.
• Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your paycheck to help make a difference without lifting a finger.

Who We Are

OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is to power the world of work and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors. We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work but empowers the growth, ambitions, and talent of our people.