Senior M365 Specialist

Overview

Hours: 35 hours per week. Hybrid working – minimum 1 day in the office per week. Salary: £55,000 Per Annum. Closing Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2025.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Microsoft Power Platform specialist to join our IT team as we expand to support the digital transformation journey of the business. If you have the knowledge and experience of working with Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365, this role presents an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact to colleagues and customers and be part of an exciting new phase of Skipton’s journey.

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job. We’re the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we’re a mutual organisation. We don’t have shareholders; we’re owned by our members. Our colleagues say Skipton\’s a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do. Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we’ll help you take the next step towards a better future.

You will be joining our dynamic IT team, with a department consisting of approximately 12 skilled professionals. We are an enabling function collaborating with stakeholders across the business to drive ambitious initiatives within the Homes and Money business divisions.

What’s In It For You?

Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space. We have a range of other benefits available to you including:

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
• Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
• Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
• A commitment to training and development
• Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
• 3 paid volunteering days per annum
• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
• Health and wellbeing benefits including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership

What Will You Be Doing?

As an experienced Microsoft Power Platform specialist, you will work with other like-minded and experienced Power Platform and Dynamics 365 specialists. You will play a pivotal role in optimising this technology across the business within scrum teams working in collaboration with the Product Owner and Scrum Master.

• Responsible for Microsoft Power Platform Dataverse environments that support some of the business’ core functions including Dynamics 365
• Responsible for the maintenance and ongoing development of the Society’s in-house M365 roadmap (with a focus on the Power Platform) to include colleague training, benefits, risks and the selection of appropriate delivery methods/partners
• Technical design, proposal writing and implementation of Power Platform technologies, including deployment, security and management
• Ensure the operational health of the Microsoft Power Platform Dataverse environments including security, availability, performance, interoperability and reliability
• Administration, support and configuration of the Power Platform
• Ongoing support, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Power Platform product suite
• Training and education of colleagues on Microsoft Power Apps and Flow capabilities and considerations
• Technologies implemented in accordance with high-level designs and architecture principles
• Support close collaboration with relevant suppliers, stakeholders, customers and colleagues to ensure delivery of department plans

What Do We Need From You?

Overall, we’re seeking a dynamic individual. Working in a fast paced, agile environment requires adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to embrace change. As a Power Platform specialist, you’ll need to thrive in this environment, to support and deliver results iteratively and incrementally. You will possess excellent third line technical skills, along with the capacity to influence, engage, and collaborate effectively. Your passion for personal and professional development, coupled with a curiosity about technology and agile methodologies will be instrumental in success in your role and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• PL-900 – Power Platform Fundamentals
• Have or be aspiring to pass: PL-200 Power Platform Functional Consultant
• Experience working as a Microsoft Power Platform specialist or similar role with in-depth knowledge of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 services and administration