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Job DescriptionEast Suffolk Council, East Suffolk House, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT or Riverside Office, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ Band 8, £42,708 - £46,731 per annum Permanent 37 hours per weekWant to work in an organisation where you can truly feel like you are making a difference to people’s lives? East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council'sDigital, Programme Management and Customer Servicesas anM365 Solutions Architect .Your roleYou will be part of the ICT Infrastructure and Operations team and work closely with the team and the wider digital functions to deliver and shape the future digital landscape of the organisation.You will provide expertise and technical working knowledge of the Power platform, along with other Microsoft products including Copilot. You will also collaborate on the optimum configuration of our Microsoft platform, working with our Data Analysts and Systems team on products such as Fabric and OneLake.You will lead on the technical delivery of the council’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), working alongside technical and business leads. You will help design the technical strategy, ensuring alignment with the goals of East Suffolk Council, and support us in building reliable and resilient services.What You Will NeedYou will have good working technical knowledge and understanding of governance of Microsoft environments, in accordance with best practice, to enable the creation of robust solutions in a corporate environment.Having experience in line management would also be an advantage along with at least 5 years’ experience of delivering MS365 solutions at an advanced technical level and experience of ITIL in an IT and business change environment. However, if you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you do not meet all the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.Why work for us?East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council,take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).Here are some of the main benefits:Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays) Local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements Learning and development tailored to your role. A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes. Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.Find more information about what we offer in ourbenefits brochure (pdf).These roles will primarily be remotely based, using local community assets, but will also involve travel across the district to provide face-to-face services as well as providing client support over the phone and via our digital platform. A full drivers’ license and access to a car is essential for this role.For more informationFor an informal discussion regarding this post, please contactSandra Lewis , Head of DPMCS by Cole , ICT Infrastructure and Operations Manager by date: Sunday 6 July 2025Interview date: Wednesday 16 July 2025How To ApplyStep 1 -Read the advert and theJob Description and Person SpecificationStep 2 -Complete theSupporting Statement template (Word). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).Step 3 -Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).About UsEast Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video.