IT Applications Engineer

Stone King LLP; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished law firm based in Bath is seeking an IT professional to join their team. This role involves managing the Microsoft 365 environment, performing routine maintenance, and liaising with external suppliers. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience with Microsoft technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position supports hybrid working, allows for professional development, and offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit Share Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience with Microsoft technologies.
• Previous experience in laptop configuration and management.
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the firm's Microsoft 365 environment.
• Perform routine maintenance on applications.
• Liaise with external suppliers on issues and resolutions.

Skills

Microsoft technologies (M365, Teams, SharePoint)

PowerShell scripting

Laptop configuration

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Tools

SQL

Mobile Device Management Technologies

Intune

Job description

About Us

Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Public Faith and Private Client sectors. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

The opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to progress their career to join Stone King's highly respected IT Team. The role will be based in our Bath office with hybrid working available.

Reasons to apply

• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our IT Team, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm.
• To be part of an ambitious and collaborative national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work
• Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront
• Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, administer and maintain the firm's Microsoft 365 environment
• Perform routine maintenance on the entire application estate to ensure it is running optimally at all times
• Install new and upgrade existing applications as defined by the IT Strategy and Investment plans
• Ensure seamless integration of applications with existing systems and processes
• Liaise with external suppliers on known issues, their resolution and technology roadmaps
• Work closely with the IT Trainers to assist in producing software related training materials
• Provide hands‑on assistance with projects outside of main scope of the role

Requirements

Essential

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience with Microsoft technologies – M365, Teams, SharePoint
• Previous experience in laptop configuration, repackaging, management and performance tuning
• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting
• Exposure to system development / coding / integration
• Ability to demonstrate problem‑solving skills and prioritisation of workload
• Ability to work with others in a team and work effectively to deadlines

Desirable

• Training in programmes such as Azure, M365
• Good knowledge of Mobile Device Management Technologies
• Good SQL knowledge and experience.
• Good knowledge and experience in Intune
• Understanding of ITIL Framework
• Previous application knowledge on applications such as Case Management Systems and Time Recording

Personal Attributes

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence to challenge constructively and offer alternative approaches
• Solutions focused approach with drive to improve processes and outcomes.
• Strong organisation skills, taking full ownership of tasks and ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and influence decision‑making effectively.
• Adaptable approach in managing workload and supporting others
• Ability to work collaboratively and team‑first attitude.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Individual differences are embraced at Stone King, and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development for all. We are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, the Race Fairness Commitment, and the Age Friendly Employer Pledge, and we are a Disability Confident Employer.

Stone King LLP is committed to offering an interview to any job applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role as defined by the job description and person specification. A full copy of the person specification and job description can be provided by contacting our Recruitment team. In some recruitment situations such as high‑peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer. This will include the number of interviews offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. When that happens, we’ll still aim to offer a proportionate number of interviews to disabled applicants.

We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. To discuss adjustments or request information in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] or 01225 326770.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 × salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum

Closing date

30 January 2026

Equal opportunities

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Recruitment agencies

Recruitment agencies – please do not send us unsolicited CVs. If you do so, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly and your T&C’s will not apply.