Microsoft Cloud Consultant

Advania UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advania UK is seeking a Microsoft Cloud Consultant specializing in Power Platform to guide clients through Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Azure transformations. You will work with senior stakeholders to deliver advisory engagements and solution-led outcomes, aligning governance, security and data protection with Microsoft best practices.

The role supports hybrid working with a balance of office and remote hours, and may require UK residency and security clearance in future.

Qualifications

• Strong governance practices across enterprise environments, including policy management and tenant configuration.
• Experience conducting environment health checks and governance assessments for Power Platform and M365.
• Knowledge of licensing models for Power Platform and Copilot; ability to advise on optimal configurations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive environment health checks to uncover governance, security, and operational gaps.
• Produce reports with prioritized remediation recommendations driving actionable change.
• Gather client requirements and translate into effective governance-focused designs.
• Design and deliver solutions from POC through production, aligned with industry best practices.
• Establish Power Platform governance models aligned with Microsoft standards.
• Enable Copilot adoption with data, security, and governance readiness.
• Manage stakeholders and nurture client relationships to secure governance improvements.
• Provide guidance to delivery teams and developers for high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute to broader digital transformation initiatives for strategic clients.

Skills

Governance best practices

Environment health checks

Power Platform governance

Copilot readiness governance

Entra ID

DLP policies

Stakeholder workshops

Tools

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Azure

Job description

Role Overview

As a Microsoft Cloud Consultant specialising in Power Platform, you will be at the forefront of digital transformation, guiding clients as they navigate the exciting landscape of Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure. Your expertise will empower organizations to shift from repetitive manual processes to innovative, scalable solutions driven by AI.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, including C-level executives, to deliver impactful advisory and solution-led engagements. Get ready to conduct environment health checks and ensure that our clients align with Microsoft’s best practices in governance, security, and data protection.

Please note, we may require you to obtain security clearance (SC) in the future, so for that reason you will need to be a British passport holder with 5 years residency in the UK to be considered for this role.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted salary for this role is between £65,000 and £75,000 per annum.

Hybrid working

We recognise the benefits that remote and flexible working brings.

We operate a hybrid working policy that allows our employees to balance time in the office and time from home. Each team within our organisation can decide how to implement this policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive environment health checks to uncover governance, security, and operational gaps.
• Produce clear and structured health check reports with prioritized remediation recommendations that drive actionable change.
• Gather and refine client requirements, translating them into effective solution designs that enhance governance.
• Design and deliver solutions from proof of concept (POC) through to production, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Establish and enhance Power Platform governance models aligned with Microsoft standards to foster growth.
• Enable Copilot adoption by ensuring data, security, and governance readiness across client organizations.
• Effectively manage stakeholders and nurture strong client relationships to secure buy-in for governance improvements and best practices.
• Provide clear guidance and guardrails to support delivery teams and developers in achieving high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute to broader digital transformation initiatives while delivering exceptional results for strategic clients.

What Success Looks Like

• Positive client feedback
• Completion of Microsoft Certifications

Qualifications And Experience

• Strong understanding of governance best practices, environment strategy, platform administration, and oversight of solutions and automation (e.g., Copilot Studio) within enterprise environments.
• Deep knowledge of governance, security, and compliance, including tenant configuration and policy management.
• Proven experience conducting environment health checks and governance assessments across Power Platform and Microsoft 365.
• Strong knowledge of DLP policies and identity management, including Entra ID.
• Experience defining and implementing effective governance frameworks that enhance lifecycle management and controls.
• Understanding of Copilot readiness, configuration, and governance considerations to support our clients' needs.
• Strong grasp of Microsoft licensing models, particularly Power Platform and Copilot, enabling you to advise clients on optimal configurations.
• Ability to produce clear, structured reports with risk assessments and actionable remediation plans.
• Demonstrated ability to lead workshops and discovery sessions with senior stakeholders to gather requirements and drive alignment.
• Proven track record of identifying and developing additional opportunities within existing clients to support account growth.

Desirable Skills

• Practical understanding of SharePoint, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric, including data architecture and reporting considerations.
• Experience implementing the Power Platform CoE Toolkit to align with best practices.
• Knowledge of enterprise governance models and compliance frameworks such as GDPR.
• Familiarity with ALM, CI/CD, and DevOps practices within Power Platform environments.

About Us

We are the tech company with people at heart.

At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services.

Our Selection Process

We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

As part of our commitment to our clients we will need to carry out background checks, including a criminal record check, for all offers of employment.

We are the tech company with people at heart.

Tech is created for people. Our services impact every part of life. We are passionate about understanding your issues, your business, your needs. Our business is built around understanding people, and our employees are empowered to act on this understanding every day.