Job Title: Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Administrator Location: Coventry, UK / Birmingham, UK Hybrid Model: 3 days/week onsite Job Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Administrator to manage, optimize, and secure our M365 ecosystem (including Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate). This role empowers businesses through collaboration, automation, compliance, and strategic governance of Microsoft's productivity and low-code platforms. Key Responsibilities Microsoft 365 Administration Manage and maintain Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and other M365 services. Apply updates/patches for security and performance, ensuring compliance with data loss prevention (DLP) and retention policies. Optimize Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint for end-user productivity and security. Provision/deprovision user accounts, licenses, and permissions across M365 environments. Power Platform Governance Deploy, configure, and manage Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate workflows while enforcing governance policies. Monitor usage analytics and resolve performance issues to minimize operational disruptions. Guide users on app development best practices (data modeling, workflow automation) within Power Platform. Secure environments by configuring role-based access and auditing solutions. Security & Compliance Enforce security policies (e.g., conditional access, encryption) for M365 and Power Platform. Ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001) across cloud services. Collaboration & Support Troubleshoot technical issues for M365 and Power Platform tools. Serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams on leveraging Microsoft 365's collaboration and automation capabilities. Required Skills & Experience M365 Expertise: Proficiency in administering Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive. Experience in license management, security configurations, and compliance tools. Power Platform Proficiency: Hands-on experience deploying Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate with focus on governance and scalability. Technical Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft 365 plans and feature differentiation (e.g., DLP, retention policies). Familiarity with hybrid environments, PowerShell scripting, and Azure AD integration. Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications Microsoft 365 Certified (e.g., MS-900, MS-500 ) or Power Platform certifications. Experience with endpoint management (Intune) or cloud infrastructure (Azure).