M365 and Power Platform Technical Specialist

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Hybrid working

Training opportunities

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is seeking a M365 and Power Platform Technical Specialist within Data and Technology Services to deliver new capabilities and automate processes across the Microsoft 365 stack.

The role focuses on Power Platform, SharePoint Online and related Azure services, with collaboration across the university to improve legacy systems and governance. Hybrid working and strong technical development expectations are offered.

Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience developing, implementing and enhancing Power Apps model-driven and canvas applications, including Power Apps formulas, Dataverse and integration with relevant data sources within AML Framework
• Strong experience across Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, AI Builder, Copilot Studio, custom connectors and APIs/REST service integrations.
• Experience of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online, including site structures, permissions, application development and integration between Power Platform, SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Experience of supporting technologies including PowerShell, SQL, HTML, JSON, JavaScript
• Azure Logic Apps/Functions and modern web application development.
• Understanding of Power BI, reporting, Agile and DevOps approaches and their application within Microsoft cloud services.
• Experience in other SaaS tools and CRMs – Particularly Salesforce with Apex, Automation Development
• Exposure or experience of Powershell, SQL, HTML.
• Multi-platform support and App development on Android, iOS, Windows, and Chromebooks Ability to create custom connectors for Microsoft Power Platform.
• Experience with API or Rest services integrations.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the design and development of solutions to automate business processes using Power Platform
• Translate business requirements as described in user stories into working solutions within the Microsoft Power Platform
• Communicate and translate process automation requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Engaging across the business to understand user and business requirements and application software development needs
• Undertake regular audit of platform processes and artefacts and make/execute recommendations for improvement

Skills

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

AI Builder

Copilot Studio

APIs/REST integrations

SharePoint Online

Azure Logic Apps/Functions

Power BI

Agile

DevOps

PowerShell

SQL

HTML

JSON

JavaScript

Salesforce (Apex)

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

APIs/REST

Microsoft 365

SharePoint Online

PowerShell

SQL

HTML

JSON

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.

Data and Technology Services

M365 and Power Platform Technical Specialist

Salary from £44,143 to £52,749 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £56,607 pa inclusive of London allowance.

The London School of Economics is a cosmopolitan university situated in the vibrant centre of London that specialises in the study of social sciences.

LSE’s Data and Technology Services division provides services to over 10,000 staff and student users.

The M365 & Power Platform Technical Specialist is primarily a developer position, focused on delivering new capabilities and automating processes that will improve, upgrade and optimise the legacy systems and processes currently in place.

The specialist will focus primarily on the Power Platform and SharePoint Online and will also be expected to have a wider ranging knowledge around the general M365 environment including but not exclusively use of Admin portals, Azure Portal and deploying policy changes.

Key Tasks Will Include

• Delivering the design and development of solutions to automate business processes using Power Platform
• Translate business requirements as described in user stories into working solutions within the Microsoft Power Platform
• Communicate and translate process automation requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Engaging across the business to understand user and business requirements and application software development needs
• Undertake regular audit of platform processes and artefacts and make/execute recommendations for improvement

Candidates Should Have

• Microsoft certifications or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience developing, implementing and enhancing Power Apps model-driven and canvas applications, including Power Apps formulas, Dataverse and integration with relevant data sources within AML Framework
• Strong experience across Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, AI Builder, Copilot Studio, custom connectors and APIs/REST service integrations.
• Experience of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online, including site structures, permissions, application development and integration between Power Platform, SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Experience of supporting technologies including PowerShell, SQL, HTML,JSON, JavaScript
• Azure Logic Apps/Functions and modern web application development.
• Understanding of Power BI, reporting, Agile and DevOps approaches and their application within Microsoft cloud services.
• Experience in other SaaS tools and CRMs – Particularly Salesforce with Apex, Automation Development
• Exposure or experience of Powershell, SQL, HTML.
• Multi-platform support and App development on Android, iOS, Windows, and Chromebooks Ability to create custom connectors for Microsoft Power Platform.
• Experience with API or Rest services integrations.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 27 th November 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Any offer of employment is subject to the successful candidate having the right to work in the UK. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be considered for this role.