M365 Developer

Avon and Somerset Police; Portishead; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in England seeks an experienced M365 Developer to design and support applications using Microsoft technologies. This role involves leading projects, developing Power Platform solutions, and ensuring system performance. Candidates must have experience in a mature IT environment and strong agile skills. The position offers a salary range of £47,046‑£50,949 per annum and encourages hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mature IT environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile development practices.
• Excellent technical and communication skills.
• Collaborative approach in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and support applications using Microsoft technologies.
• Lead or contribute to technical projects and solution design.
• Develop Power Platform solutions to improve user experience.
• Deliver robust system integrations and support database configuration.
• Provide expert technical advice to colleagues and managers.
• Diagnose and resolve system issues ensuring high performance.
• Produce clear technical documentation for continuous improvement.
• Stay updated with emerging technology in a policing environment.

Skills

Experience in a mature IT environment

Strong understanding of Agile development

Excellent technical and communication skills

Collaborative approach to working in multidisciplinary teams

Strong understanding of the Microsoft 365 stack

Knowledge of Power Platform and governance best practice

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced M365 Developer to join our IT Directorate and help deliver secure, reliable and innovative digital solutions that support policing and protect our communities.

You’ll act as a technical subject matter expert, working across the full development lifecycle to design, build and support applications that enable officers and staff to do their jobs effectively and safely.

Salary: £47,046‑£50,949 per annum. Market Factors Allowance: £5,380 pro rata per annum. Hours per week: 37. Closing date: 12/02/2026.

The role

• Design, develop, test and support applications using Microsoft technologies
• Lead or contribute to technical projects, standards and solution design
• Develop Power Platform solutions that improve efficiency and user experience
• Deliver robust system integrations and support database configuration
• Provide expert technical advice to colleagues and managers
• Diagnose and resolve system issues, ensuring high availability and performance
• Produce clear technical documentation and support continuous improvement
• Keep up to date with emerging technology and best practice in a policing environment

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Experience in a mature IT environment
• Strong understanding of Agile development
• Excellent technical and communication skills
• Collaborative approach to working in multidisciplinary teams

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of the Microsoft 365 stack, including Power Platform and governance best practice

Why join us?

• Work on systems that directly support frontline policing
• Influence technical standards, architecture and innovation
• Be part of a supportive, professional IT Directorate
• Develop your skills while delivering technology that makes a real difference

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring. We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Blended Working / Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible. This role has been identified as a blended role. The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.