M365 Specialist

Hours

Full time permanent role - 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm

Hybrid working - 1 days per week from Skipton Head Office

Salary

£52,082 Per Annum

Closing Date

Wed, 2 Oct 2024

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Microsoft 365 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 365 services and applications, ideally on an enterprise level, then this role presents an excellent opportunity for you 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 c125 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
• We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership
  
  
  

What Will You Be Doing?

As an experienced M365 Specialist, you will join an agile product team of other like minded and experienced M365 specialists. You will play a pivotal role in leading the implementation, management, and optimization of Microsoft 365 services across the business within scrum teams working in collaboration with the Product Owner and Scrum Master.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Ongoing support, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Microsoft product suite.
• Technical design, proposal writing and implementation of Microsoft technologies, including deployment, security and management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, to integrate M365 with other enterprise systems.
• Training and education of colleagues on Microsoft products and services.
• 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.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest M365 features and best practices to continuously improve our environment.
  
  
  

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 M365 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

Desirable but not essential - MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator

Experience

2-3 years experience working as a M365 Specialist or similar role with in-depth knowledge of M365 services and administration.