Microsoft 365 Specialist

Job Description

Do you want to shape how a large public organisation safely adopts AI, automation and Microsoft 365 at scale? Then this is your opportunity to lead innovation that directly improves services, unlocks productivity and ensures technology is used securely, responsibly and to maximum impact across East Sussex.

This is a pivotal specialist role leading the design, implementation and governance of Microsoft 365, including Copilot, Fabric and the Power Platform, to modernise services and enable safe digital innovation. You will act as the Council’s subject‑matter expert, ensuring Microsoft 365 and AI capabilities are deployed securely, integrated effectively and governed in line with information governance and security requirements.

Working across technology, data and business change, you will drive productivity improvements, manage technical risk and support the adoption of emerging capabilities, helping the Council realise value from its digital investment.

• Lead the design, implementation and governance of Microsoft 365, Copilot, Fabric and the Power Platform.
• Act as the Council’s Microsoft 365 subject‑matter expert, ensuring secure deployment, effective integration and governance.
• Drive productivity improvements and manage technical risk across technology, data and business change.
• Support adoption of emerging capabilities such as AI, automation and digital transformation.
• Translate business needs into secure, scalable Microsoft 365 and automation solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and build collaborative relationships.

• Proven experience administering and configuring Microsoft 365 services in an enterprise environment, including governance, security and compliance.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to manage technical risk and complex issues.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing workloads, often to short deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
• Understanding of data protection legislation, governance and compliance requirements.
• Motivation to support innovation, including AI, automation and digital transformation.

• Opportunity to shape how a large public sector organisation adopts AI and Microsoft 365 at scale.
• Highly influential specialist role working at the forefront of emerging technologies including Copilot and automation.
• Direct impact on service modernisation, productivity and digital transformation across the Council.
• Work across technology, data, security and business change in a strategic, organisation‑wide capacity.
• Vocational training and apprenticeship opportunities tailored to your career development.
• Diverse benefits package designed to support staff during employment.