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M365 Senior Engineer

365

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England

£45000 - £55000 per annum, Benefits: 10% Bonus Training!

M365 Senior Engineer (Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Defender) – great mix of projects and BAU work!

An M365 Senior Engineer is required by a modern, cloud-first Professional Services firm operating entirely in a Microsoft 365 E5 environment. This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of the M365 platform, driving improvements across identity, endpoint management, and security.

You’ll be joining a small, high-performing team where your input genuinely shapes decisions. It’s an ideal move for someone currently in an MSP who wants to step into an internal role with more ownership and long-term progression.

What you’ll need:

Strong Microsoft 365 experience within a cloud-only (E5) environment
Hands-on expertise with Entra ID, Intune (Autopilot, MDM/MAM), and Microsoft Defender
Experience with Conditional Access, Security Groups, and SSO integrations
Scripting/automation using PowerShell and/or Graph API
Endpoint management across Windows 11 (MacOS/Jamf beneficial) and experience supporting junior team members

You’ll be fully supported with training and certifications, while gaining direct exposure to Microsoft Defender and working closely with Cyber Engineers. This is a clear route into a more security-focused role.

Day to day, you’ll:

Lead deployment, optimisation, and support of Microsoft cloud services including Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune
Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies for workplace services and endpoints
Design, implement, and maintain identity management integrations, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM).
Design and maintain system-to-system integrations using standard protocols (OAuth, OIDC), and support custom SaaS API integrations where required.

What’s on offer:

£45,000 – £55,000 10% bonus
Hybrid working (2–3 days Manchester)
Cloud-only Microsoft environment – no legacy tech
Hands-on Microsoft Defender experience
Strong training and certification support
Clear progression into security or senior roles
High-impact role in a small team

If you’re an M365 Senior Engineer looking for more ownership, modern tech, and a clear progression path—get in touch now.

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SharePoint Consultant

365

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England

£60000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: Training and Certs!

SharePoint Consultant (SharePoint Online, SharePoint Specialist, SharePoint Consultant, SharePoint Intranet, SharePoint Solutions) – Client-facing role with progression into pure Architecture and Design!

Hybrid Role - 1-2 days per week in the office in Manchester.

A SharePoint Consultant is required by a leading Microsoft consultancy delivering SharePoint Online, intranet and knowledge management solutions across enterprise clients. This is a business known for strong delivery, investing in certifications, and giving consultants a clear route into Solution Architecture.

To be considered, you’ll have:

You must be a British Citizen as this role requires Government SC (Security Check) Clearance
Strong experience designing SharePoint Online solutions
Proven Information Architecture experience within SharePoint
Experience delivering SharePoint intranet and document management solutions
Knowledge of knowledge management within SharePoint solutions
End-to-end experience across design and deployment

This role suits a SharePoint Consultant who wants to move further into a client-facing position. You’ll work closely with stakeholders, shape SharePoint solutions, and step away from purely technical delivery into a more consultative role. You’ll also gain Microsoft certifications and structured training.

Day to day, you’ll design and deliver SharePoint Online solutions aligned to business needs. You’ll lead Information Architecture across intranet and document management platforms, run workshops, and guide clients on best practice. You’ll bridge business and technical teams and take ownership of delivery end-to-end.

What’s on offer:

Clear move into a client-facing SharePoint Consultant role
Full ownership of SharePoint solutions
Funded Microsoft certifications and training
Strong pathway into Solution Architecture
High-impact SharePoint intranet and knowledge management projects
Hybrid working (1–2 days onsite)
Fast interview process

If you’re a SharePoint Consultant looking for more ownership, more client exposure, and real progression—get in touch now!

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SharePoint Consultant

365

London, Greater London, South East, England

£60000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: Training and Certs!

SharePoint Consultant (SharePoint Online, SharePoint Specialist, SharePoint Consultant, SharePoint Intranet, SharePoint Solutions) – Client-facing role with progression into pure Architecture and Design!

Hybrid Role - 1-2 days per week in the office in either London or Manchester.

A SharePoint Consultant is required by a leading Microsoft consultancy delivering SharePoint Online, intranet and knowledge management solutions across enterprise clients. This is a business known for strong delivery, investing in certifications, and giving consultants a clear route into Solution Architecture.

To be considered, you’ll have:

You must be a British Citizen as this role requires Government SC (Security Check) Clearance
Strong experience designing SharePoint Online solutions
Proven Information Architecture experience within SharePoint
Experience delivering SharePoint intranet and document management solutions
Knowledge of knowledge management within SharePoint solutions
End-to-end experience across design and deployment

Clear move into a client-facing SharePoint Consultant role
Full ownership of SharePoint solutions
Funded Microsoft certifications and training
Strong pathway into Solution Architecture
High-impact SharePoint intranet and knowledge management projects
Hybrid working (1–2 days onsite)
Fast interview process

If you’re a SharePoint Consultant looking for more ownership, more client exposure, and real progression—get in touch now!

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Power Platform and Azure AI Builder Consultant

Artificial Intelligence

London, Greater London, South East, England

£550 - £600 per day, Benefits: Inside IR35

Power Platform & Azure AI Builder Consultant (Power Platform, Power Automate, Azure AI Builder, Dataverse, SharePoint) – £600/day, Immediate Start

A Power Platform & Azure AI Builder Consultant (Power Platform, Power Automate, Azure AI Builder, Dataverse, SharePoint) is required to deliver AI-driven automation in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You’ll need:

Strong Power Platform and Power Automate experience building workflows across SharePoint, Dataverse, and SQL
Hands-on Azure AI Builder experience (AI Builder, prompt engineering, AI workflows)
Solid Dataverse knowledge
Experience building AI prompts/agents (Copilot Studio / AI Builder)
Strong SharePoint and data automation background in regulated environments

You’ll build and deliver solutions using Power Platform, Power Automate, and Azure AI Builder, working with Dataverse and SharePoint to automate and structure complex data.

Day to day, you’ll build flows that analyse financial and legal documents using Azure AI Builder, build Power Automate workflows, and use Dataverse databases. You will be mapping out a Database - extracting info from Excel, migrate data, create Power Automate workflows, and be building agents in Copilot studio, and then implement AI-driven document processing, and deliver outputs in Power BI and PowerPoint.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll be expected to deliver quickly using Power Platform, Power Automate, Azure AI Builder, Dataverse, and SharePoint to drive real time and cost savings.

What’s on offer:

£550–£600 per day (Inside IR35)
London (Liverpool Street) – 3 days onsite
Start within 2–3 weeks
Cutting-edge Power Platform and Azure AI Builder work
High-impact project with clear deliverables
Exposure to financial and legal environments
Work directly with senior stakeholders

If you have strong Power Platform, Power Automate, Azure AI Builder, Dataverse, and SharePoint experience and can deliver from day one – get in touch now.

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Microsoft AI Architect: Strategy & Governance (Copilot Studio, Power Platform)

Artificial Intelligence

London, Greater London, South East, England

£650 - £700 per day, Benefits: Outside IR35

Microsoft AI Architect – Strategy & Governance (Copilot Studio, Power Platform) – £700 per day Outside IR35. 10 weeks initially.

Hybrid role - London 1-2 days per week

A Microsoft AI Architect - Strategy & Governance (Copilot Studio, Power Platform) is required by a leading financial services client to lead the strategy and governance of enterprise AI and Power Platform adoption. This is a critical programme focused on building scalable frameworks across Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and Azure AI.

To be successful in this Microsoft AI Architect - Strategy & Governance (Copilot Studio, Power Platform) role, you will have:

Proven experience defining Power Platform strategy and governance in enterprise environments
Strong delivery of Copilot Studio / AI strategy and governance (essential)
Deep expertise in Power Platform governance (environment strategy, pipelines, provisioning, licensing, compliance)
Experience enabling Citizen Development vs Pro Development frameworks
Strong understanding of data governance, regulatory and compliance controls (ideally within Financial Services)

This Microsoft AI Architect - Strategy & Governance (Copilot Studio, Power Platform) opportunity will see you shaping training, governance, and adoption frameworks across AI and low-code technologies. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to embed best practice and enable scalable, secure development using Power Platform and Copilot Studio.
Day to day, the Microsoft AI Architect - Strategy & Governance (Copilot Studio, Power Platform) will lead the design and implementation of a governance platform supporting 100 applications and AI agents. You’ll define development frameworks across citizen, low-code, and pro developers, establish standards for data, compliance, and secure delivery, and run workshops to drive adoption. You’ll also advise on architecture across Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, and broader AI platforms, ensuring the organisation can scale effectively.

Key benefits include a high-impact programme shaping enterprise AI strategy, working on a greenfield governance build, and influencing AI adoption at scale.

Interested? Get in touch now!

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SharePoint Developer / C# Developer

Azure

Greater Manchester, North West, England

£400 - £425 per day

SharePoint / C# Developer (SharePoint Developer, C# Developer, Azure Developer) – £425 per day – AI Integration project

**** Location no issue - work from home / Remote Role ****

A SharePoint / C# Developer (SharePoint Developer, C# Developer, Azure Developer) is required for a 6-month contract (Inside IR35) paying £400–£425 per day. UK-wide location flexibility. You will join an Agile team delivering AI-driven backend enhancements across SharePoint and Azure.

To be considered for this SharePoint Developer / C# Developer role, you must have:

Strong C# / .NET backend development
Experience with React
Experience with Azure technologies (Azure AI / Azure Foundry desirable)
Experience integrating with MCP servers, REST APIs and Microsoft Graph API
Strong SharePoint development knowledge (architecture, APIs, structure)
Modern authentication experience (OAuth, Entra ID)
Comfortable working in Agile, sprint-based teams.

Plus at least one of the following:

SPFx Web Part development
SharePoint deployments using PowerShell
SharePoint template definitions

The Role
As a SharePoint Developer / C# Developer, you will:

Build and enhance AI-driven backend features in C#/.NET
Integrate SharePoint, Azure and AI services
Contribute to technical and AI architecture discussions
Deliver features end-to-end within 2-week sprints

Why Apply?

£400–£425 per day (Inside IR35)
Immediate impact project
Strong focus on Azure AI and SharePoint integration
Agile, collaborative environment
UK-wide flexibility

This is a strong contract opportunity for a SharePoint Developer, C# Developer, or Azure Developer with solid backend expertise and AI exposure.
Apply now – interviews taking place immediately.

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Power Platform Developer - Full Stack

Power Platform

Remote work, England

£60000 - £70000 per annum

Power Platform Developer - Full Stack ¦ Remote-first flexibility!

We’re looking for a Power Platform Developer - Full Stack to design and deliver enterprise-grade solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. This role suits someone comfortable working across low-code and pro-code in a Microsoft-focused delivery environment.

Skills and Experience

Strong experience with Power Apps, particularly Model-Driven Apps, Dataverse and Power Automate is essential, along with solid data modelling skills and an understanding of managed and unmanaged solutions.

Experience integrating with Microsoft 365 services, Dynamics 365 and Azure services such as Azure Functions or Logic Apps is desirable. Front-end skills using TypeScript, JavaScript, React, HTML and CSS are beneficial, as is experience with PCF controls, C#, PowerShell and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Microsoft certifications such as PL-400 or PL-600 are advantageous, along with experience in a Microsoft Partner or consultancy environment. Exposure to Copilot Studio or AI Builder is a bonus.
You’ll be a collaborative problem-solver, able to communicate technical concepts clearly and focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

Design, build and support Model-Driven Power Apps using Dataverse
Develop and maintain complex Power Automate flows, including approvals, integrations and error handling
Create robust data models and business logic across Dataverse and integrated systems
Contribute to solution architecture, environment strategy and Power Platform ALM
Integrate Power Platform solutions with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and Azure services where required
Collaborate with architects, consultants and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
Support deployments, releases and ongoing improvements across Dev, Test and Production environments
Ensure solutions meet quality standards for security, performance and maintainability

Actively hiring, apply now!

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Business Development Manager - Microsoft Solutions

Teams

Remote work, England

£60000 - £70000 per annum, Benefits: Double OTE (uncapped)

Business Development Manager – Microsoft (Modern Workplace, Azure, Cyber Security, Sales, MSP) – Uncapped Commission Full Remote Flexibility

A Business Development Manager (Modern Workplace, Azure, Cyber Security, Sales, MSP) is required by a fast-growing Microsoft Partner with an established reputation for delivering Modern Workplace, Azure, and Cyber Security solutions to SME and mid-market clients across the UK. You’ll join a consultancy that backs its salespeople with strong delivery teams and proven service frameworks – giving you the tools to close deals and earn big.

To be considered, you’ll need:

Proven experience in new business sales within the Microsoft ecosystem – Modern Workplace, Azure, and Cyber Security.
A track record of selling Professional Services (£15k ) and Managed Services (£3k/month ) to 50 – 1,000 user organisations.
Strong skills in generating your own leads, qualifying inbound leads, and closing net new business.
A hunter mentality with end-to-end sales ownership.
Experience working with IT consultancies or MSPs (highly advantageous).

You’ll be fully remote (UK-based), with occasional customer visits (2 weeks per quarter). Day-to-day, you’ll be prospecting cold and warm leads, running discovery calls, qualifying inbound interest, managing a pipeline, and closing deals across Professional and Managed Services. You’ll also be reporting into senior leadership with sales updates and metrics.

This is a role built for ambitious, motivated sellers – with uncapped commission, realistic OTE of £120k , and accelerators for overachievement. You'll be selling high-demand Microsoft services with full support from delivery teams, and there's clear progression into Sales Leadership or Enterprise Sales as you grow.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

Cold and warm prospecting to generate new business.
Running discovery sessions and qualifying inbound leads.
Managing a dynamic sales pipeline with full ownership from lead to close.
Closing deals across both Professional Services and Managed Services.
Regular reporting on sales performance and forecasts.

Role selling points:

OTE of £120k with uncapped commission.
100% remote working – work from anywhere in the UK.
High-demand Microsoft services to take to market (Modern Work, Azure, Cyber Security).
Strong delivery and presales support – no overpromising.
Genuine progression into leadership or larger enterprise deals.

Apply now!

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Desktop Engineer

365

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, England

£180 per annum

Desktop Engineer / 2nd Line Support (Windows 10, Windows 11, M365, Intune - Finance) – £180/day Inside IR35 – 4-6 month contract – Onsite Newcastle
4 month contract supporting a major financial services institution – onsite in Central Newcastle – financial services experience essential.
A Desktop Engineer / 2nd Line Support (Windows 10, Windows 11, M365, Intune - Finance) is required by a leading financial services company in central Newcastle.

This is a full-time, onsite role (Monday to Friday, 9-5) based in NE1 postcode. Inside IR35, paid via umbrella, £180 per day.

Desktop Engineer / 2nd Line Support (SCCM, Intune, Windows 10, Windows 11, Finance) – you must have:

Proven 2nd Line Desktop Support experience in a professional environment
Strong hands-on experience with SCCM and/or Intune for imaging and building of laptops and desktops
Solid support skills with Windows 10 and Windows 11
Experience supporting VIPs and executive-level users / white glove
Previous financial services or trading floor support experience is essential

This is a Desktop Engineer / 2nd Line Support (Windows 10, Windows 11, M365, Intune - Finance) contract focused on device deployment and VIP user support. You’ll be imaging laptops using SCCM or Intune, configuring devices for end users, and providing in-person support in the tech bar or on the trading floor.

You’ll work with Windows 10, Windows 11, SCCM, Intune, and Autopilot.

What’s on offer:

£180/day Inside IR35 via umbrella
Onsite role in Newcastle – NE1
Key project in a financial services and trading floor environment
Hands-on role supporting M365, Windows 10/11 and Intune
Immediate start – 4 month initial contract

Desktop Engineer / 2nd Line Support (Windows 10, Windows 11, M365, Intune - Finance) – Apply now to secure your place.
Get in touch today!

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Microsoft 365 Change & Adoption Consultant

365

London, Greater London, South East, England

£65000 - £80000 per annum

Microsoft 365 Change & Adoption Consultant - Hybrid/London, twice a week ¦ Amazing business with a unrivalled culture!

Overview
We are looking for a Microsoft 365 Change Management & Adoption Consultant to support organisations in successfully adopting AI and digital technologies. This role suits someone with experience in change management or user adoption who enjoys working in a client-facing professional services environment and loves all things Microsoft 365!

Key Responsibilities

Deliver AI and digital adoption workshops for client teams
Partner with business leaders and executive sponsors to drive effective change management
Advise clients on adoption, training, and engagement strategies
Collaborate with sales and business development teams to ensure aligned client guidance
Support project managers by helping manage budgets, risks, and delivery milestones

Skills & Experience

Experience delivering change management or technology adoption programmes, ideally across Microsoft 365 Copilot
Strong workshop facilitation and client consulting experience
Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot
Background working with private sector clients
Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
Experience within a consulting or professional services environment
Exposure to pre-sales activity, proposals, or identifying client opportunities

Actively hiring, apply now!!!

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