Modern Workplace Technical Application Specialist

Lloyds Banking Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking a Technical Application Specialist based in Leeds. This role involves leading complex projects on the Power Platform, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating across departments to enhance company initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong project leadership skills and extensive experience with the Power Platform, ensuring compliance and security standards are met.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Annual bonus scheme

Share schemes

30 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• Experience with Power Platform environments and the ability to manage user roles and permissions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct root cause analyses.
• Familiarity with compliance and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical projects related to Power Platform.
• Mentor junior specialists and align technical work across departments.
• Implement best practices and evaluate new technologies.

Skills

Power Platform expertise

Project leadership

Mentorship capabilities

Technical problem-solving

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dynamics 365

PowerShell

Job description

End Date

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Salary Range

£70,929 - £78,810

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary

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Job Description

JOB TITLE:Technical Application Specialist

SALARY:£70.929 - £78,810

LOCATION:Leeds

HOURS:Full time

WORKING PATTERN:Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in our Leeds office

About this opportunity…

Lloyds Banking Group provides an outstanding environment conducive to thriving and making a genuine impact. As a Technical Application Specialist focusing on the Power Platform, you have the chance to collaborate with a team of ambitious professionals in our Smart Automation Lab. You’ll be an experienced specialist capable of handling complex projects and mentoring junior team members.

About us…

Like the modern Britain we serve, we’re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We’re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too…

What you’ll do…

• Lead complex technical projects within the specialist area

• Develop and implement best practices and standards

• Mentor junior specialists and team members

• Collaborate with other departments to align specialist work with broader objectives

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies

• Conduct root cause analysis for critical issues

• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot projects

• Represent the specialist team in inter-departmental meetings

• Contribute to the development of technical strategies

• Oversee the implementation of complex technical solutions

• Provide expert consultation on critical technical decisions

• Foster innovation within the team

• Contribute to thought leadership through articles, presentations, or whitepapers

What you’ll need…

• Maintain administrative access to Power Platform environments (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dynamics 365 and Copilot Studio)

• Lead environment provisioning, user roles, permissions, and data policies.

• Ensure compliance with governance and security standards.

• Monitor platform health, usage, and performance using tools like the Power Platform Admin Center, LBG built monitoring and Center of Excellence (CoE) Starter Kit.

• Identify and resolve issues proactively, including failed flows, app errors, and capacity limits.

• Maintain audit logs and usage reports for compliance and optimisation.

It would be great if you also had…

• Scripting or automation experience (e.g., PowerShell, Azure Logic Apps).

• Understanding of data integration tools and connectors.

• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Wireshark, Netmon) to diagnose and resolve connectivity issues.

About working for us…

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We’re disability confident. So, if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes…

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.