Principal Digital Workplace Technologist - Contract

Involved; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 128,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Involved Solutions LTD. is seeking a Principal Digital Workplace Technologist on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on modern workplace services (M365, Copilot, Entra) for a central government client, with hybrid work and a rate of up to £800 per day.

The successful candidate will lead large-scale transformations, shape digital workplace strategy, and collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to drive productivity and collaboration across government teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in digital workplace, M365 or end-user computing.
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot and Microsoft Entra.
• Experience delivering complex workplace transformations at scale.
• Central government or significant public-sector experience.
• Knowledge of RBAC, cloud hygiene, Windows Server and virtual desktop.
• Experience evaluating technical proposals and working with technology suppliers.
• Ability to assess AI opportunities and support adoption across organisations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Public-sector experience

M365 & Copilot expertise

Public sector transformation

RBAC & cloud hygiene

AI opportunities assessment

Vendor / supplier engagement

Tools

Microsoft 365

Copilot

Microsoft Entra

Job description

Principal Digital Workplace Technologist - Contract

Rate: Up to £800 per day

Duration: 12 months

Location: Hybrid - 3 days a fortnight in either London or Manchester

BPSS and SC eligible required | Active SC preferred

On behalf of a central government client, we're looking for an experienced Digital Workplace Technologist to help shape and deliver modern workplace services across government. You'll bring strong Microsoft 365 and digital workplace expertise, with experience leading complex public-sector transformation. The role will focus on M365, Copilot and wider workplace technologies, assessing solutions and helping organisations improve productivity and collaboration.

Essential Experience

• 6+ years' experience in digital workplace, M365 or end-user computing.


• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot and Microsoft Entra.


• Experience delivering complex workplace transformations at scale.


• Central government or significant public-sector experience.


• Knowledge of RBAC, cloud hygiene, Windows Server and virtual desktop.


• Experience evaluating technical proposals and working with technology suppliers.


• Ability to assess AI opportunities and support adoption across organisations.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.