Digital Workplace Lead

We are seeking an experienced Digital Workplace Lead to design, implement, and lead a modern, AI-enabled digital workplace platform across our Group of companies.

All applicants must hold valid right to work in the UK.

Please be aware that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

• Develop and lead the Group digital workplace strategy, defining how employees collaborate, communicate, and access knowledge across the organisation. Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardisation
• Design and implement a Group-wide intranet platform that supports multiple companies and Microsoft 365 tenants. Support the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and improvement to business systems.
• Establish the intranet as the central hub for communication, policies, knowledge, and collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve the employee digital experience.
• Drive adoption of the digital workplace platform across the Group.
• Lead the design and development of a modern intranet platform using SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 services
• Define and Implement:
• Site Hierarchy
• Navigation Structures
• Configure and optimise SharePoint hub sites, communication sites, and global navigation.
• Develop custom solutions where required using SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Microsoft Graph, and modern APIs.
• Define and implement governance for the Group digital workplace environment.
• Design and optimise collaboration environments, to include:
• Microsoft Teams
• Sharepoint Online
• Sharepoint Agents
• Microsoft Viva
• Define best practices for Team and workspace creation, structure, and lifecycle management.
• Work closely with HR and departments across the Group to understand business needs and ensure the intranet platform supports communication, collaboration, and employee services.

• Strong expertise in SharePoint Online architecture and development.
• Experience implementing collaboration environments using Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience establishing governance, standards, and information architecture for collaboration platforms.
• Experience leading technology projects that impact large numbers of users.
• Experience in implementing across multi-tenant architecture.
• Experience & Qualifications
• Educated to Degree Level in Information Systems, Software Engineering, Business, or related field, or possessing equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant experience designing and delivering enterprise intranet or digital workplace platforms using Microsoft 365 technologies.

• Discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney’s.