Head of Dynamics 365

Benefact Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Benefact Group is seeking a Head of Dynamics 365 to lead the design, implementation, and management of their Dynamics 365 solutions in Gloucester. The role requires strategic leadership and a strong technical background, along with the ability to work across departments to ensure the platform's success. Offering competitive salary and generous benefits, this role provides a great opportunity for personal and career development.

Benefits

Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution

Generous annual bonus scheme up to 40%

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Full study support to gain professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the D365 platform.
• Strong communicator with the ability to converse with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with enterprise integration practices and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, architects, and analysts.
• Oversee the design and implementation of Dynamics 365 solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into technical solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Experience in Dynamics 365 development

Project Management Skills

Job description

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Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location:Gloucester

Job Ref:203802

About the role

Benefact Group, are looking for a Head of Dynamics 365 to join ourGloucesteroffice.

The Head of D365 (Dynamics 365 Development) is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and management of Dynamics 365 solutions and teams within an organization. This role involves strategic planning, proven team leadership, and collaboration across various departments (technical and non-technical) to ensure the successful deployment and optimization of our Azure Dynamics 365 platform.

Key responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and execute the strategic vision for Dynamics 365 solutions, aligning with business goals and objectives.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of developers, architects, and analysts, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Solution Design and Implementation: Oversee the design and implementation of Dynamics 365 solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and are scalable.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of Dynamics 365 applications.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure all solutions comply with industry standards and security protocols.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the D365 platform, storage and licensing cost management and the Azure cloud
• Experience of working with architects, working alongside engineering teams, solution & enterprise architecture
• Experience of enterprise integration practices, data management, CI/CD, test automation and platform monitoring
• Experience of technical authoring, developing and embedding coding standards, patterns and practices
• Strong communicator with the ability to converse and translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiar with scaled agile delivery and CI/CD practices
• Experience in general insurance or financial services is desirable but not essential
• Ideally requires proven experience in Dynamics 365 development and implementation
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects or work-streams simultaneously

What we offer

• A competitive salary - let's discuss it
• Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
  
• Generous annual bonus scheme up to 40%
  
• 28days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme
  
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
  
• Up to £400 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
  
• Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Full study support to gain professional qualifications
• Access to virtual GP
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

About us

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade*, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.

We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.

At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating aninclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of usfeels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with arange of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interestsand we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applicationsfrom everyone.

If you need any additional support during therecruitment process, then please let us know.

*Directory of Social Change’s UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26