Lead M365 Analyst - SharePoint

Position Overview

Lead M365 Analyst
- Share Point

We are looking for a Lead M365 Analyst
- SharePoint to join our Digital, Data and Technology service at Luton Council. This is an important role within our Technology and Infrastructure capability, helping us provide secure, resilient and effective Microsoft 365 services that support colleagues across the council and contribute to better outcomes for residents.

Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Luton Council (Digital, Data and Technology service)

Provide specialist technical support for our Microsoft 365 infrastructure and cloud environment, with a particular focus on SharePoint. Work with internal technical teams, project colleagues, service areas and external partners to understand, document and deliver requirements for robust, repeatable and value-for-money technical outcomes. Central to the ongoing administration, configuration and improvement of SharePoint and related M365 services, you will help ensure platforms are well managed, secure, supportable and aligned with the council’s technical architecture standards and information management needs.

• Experienced technology professional with a strong understanding of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint administration.
• Confident working across technical and non-technical audiences, able to explain complex issues clearly.
• Practical, service‑focused approach to problem solving, managing priorities and delivering outcomes with limited supervision.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, building trusted relationships.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Microsoft 365 solutions, applying ITIL‑based ways of working, contributing to secure and well‑governed technical environments, and using technology to improve reliability, productivity and user experience.

• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 19.2 per cent (at April 2026) and 3x salary death in service grant
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel