Workplace Technology Lead - Manchester

Are you a forward-thinking engineer with a passion for modern workplace tools and a strong sense of ownership? We re looking for a Workplace Technology Lead who s ready to take the reins of our Microsoft 365 platform, Windows Server infrastructure, and a growing fleet of Windows and macOS devices.

This isn t just a support role. It s your opportunity to reshape how we work as we scale. You ll bring clarity, consistency, and innovation to our internal technology landscape making it secure, efficient, and truly user-friendly. Whether it s managing Intune policies, staying ahead of Microsoft s latest updates, or championing smart use of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, you ll be the expert we turn to.

Review & Improve How We Work

• Take a strategic view of our Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and endpoint estates
• Define and implement best practices, governance policies, and usage guidelines
• Make sure our systems are secure, consistent, and adaptable to business growth

Own the Microsoft 365 Platform

• Manage our M365 stack: Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Entra ID
• Track Microsoft s roadmap and ensure we benefit from upcoming features
• Lead the safe, effective rollout of Microsoft Copilot and AI readiness
• Maintain compliance and proper data access across the business

Look After Our End-user Devices

• Take charge of our Windows and macOS device management using Intune
• Ensure device configurations are secure, consistent, and user-friendly
• Help deliver a seamless end-user experience for all staff

Communicate & Support Our People

• Translate technical changes into simple, clear communication for all users
• Deliver training, guides, and documentation that empower people to use tools effectively
• Be the go-to person for making our workplace tools helpful, not confusing

Keep Pushing Us Forward

• Bring fresh ideas and challenge the status quo
• Proactively spot opportunities for automation, improvement, and simplification
• Take real ownership and help us build a tech setup that scales with us

• Proven experience managing and optimising Microsoft 365 in a business setting
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Windows Desktop, and macOS, ideally managed via Intune
• A proactive, self-starting mindset you fix things before they break
• Excellent communication skills, with a user-first approach to internal IT
• A deep sense of ownership, accountability, and pride in your work

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Apple certifications or deep macOS support experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview or other governance and compliance tooling
• Knowledge of security frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.
• PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting/automation experience
• An understanding of Microsoft Copilot and what secure AI readiness looks like

This is your chance to shape the way a growing, tech-driven organisation works making things faster, safer, and simpler for everyone. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and take full ownership of our client's workplace technology estate, we d love to hear from you.

• Flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Training and development budget