Microsoft 365 Specialist

We have a vacancy for an experienced Microsoft 365 professional to join our internationally recognised and award winning Digital Experience Team.

By joining Avon and Somerset Police you will become part of a community of innovators – learning from each other and working together to find innovative solutions and delivering a first class digital service to our employees.

In the last 12 months our team has published a number of Power Apps, dozens of solutions powered by Microsoft forms, Power Automate and SharePoint. You will also be part of some exciting new projects, for example \- the delivery and development of Microsoft Copilot Chat and Agents.

Being one of the subject matter experts on Microsoft 365, you will be responsible for all aspects of the Microsoft 365 including building automated solutions, Teams adoption, SharePoint estate within the organisation and be the first line of support for end users, providing education and governance control for its use.

We place a lot of emphasis as a team on our way of working and culture and follow modern agile principles. The role is predominately home working, coming into the office once per week and additionally when required. This provides a great opportunity to work in person together.

Key responsibilities:

• Day\-to\-day management of Microsoft 365 configuration including Teams, SharePoint, Forms, Power Automate and PowerApps.


• Assist with M365 user adoption within the organisation


• Deliver M365 solutions for users across the organisation, using Power Platform products


• Training on all user facing Microsoft 365 components


• Create and manage M365 groups and SharePoint sites

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

• Have a good working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 environment


• Experienced in supporting users with Microsoft 365 products


• Experience in configuring and administrating SharePoint Site Collections, both through the Microsoft 365 Admin Centre and Microsoft PowerShell


• A strong communicator with experience of working collaboratively with colleagues


• It would beneficial if you have experience completing migrations between Sharepoint Online sites

What we offer:

This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility to work from home, with an onsite requirement of at least one day per week at our Police HQ, Portishead office.
We reward our people with an outstanding benefits package, some of these perks include; flexible working arrangements, multiple wellbeing and health initiatives, discounts and savings for you and your family on retail, dining out, holidays and theme parks.

If you are lucky enough to visit our police headquarters in Portishead, you’ll have access to a 24 hour gym, on\-site Costa Coffee shop and beautiful grounds.

So, if you are looking to join a professional, progressive and inspiring environment, where you really do feel valued, then consider Avon and Somerset Police for your next career.

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working
Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.

This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

• National Insurance Number


• Identification Detail e.g. passport


• Address information including proof


• Referee information


• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained


• Tattoos \- you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

Important information before you commence an application\- for ALL applicants

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