Senior DevOps Engineer (Sharepoint)

Manchester City Council; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

UK Local Government Pension Scheme

Volunteering leave

Flexible working options

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a Senior SharePoint Developer to help modernise the Council's digital workplace. You will lead the design and implementation of SharePoint/Microsoft 365 solutions, improving information management and collaboration across services.

The role offers exposure to AI-enabled tools and evolving Microsoft technologies as part of an Employee Experience platform. You'll provide technical leadership, work in a project team of professionals, and help deliver secure,

Qualifications

• Experience with SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Ability to design and implement SharePoint solutions to meet business needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of modern collaboration solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on review and modernisation of the SharePoint estate.
• Collaborate with services across the Council to deliver secure, reliable digital workplace.
• Develop an Employee Experience platform based on SharePoint and Microsoft 365.

Skills

SharePoint Online

Microsoft 365 admin

Stakeholder engagement

SharePoint design

Power Automate/Power Apps

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Degree in IT/Computing

Tools

SPFx

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

Copilot AI tools

Job description

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Contract type: Temporary for 12 months

Working style: Hybrid

Closing date: 11.59pm, 30 October 2026

Interview method: in person

You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Manchester City Council is one of the largest and most ambitious local authorities in the UK, delivering services that make a real difference to the lives of our residents, businesses and communities. As a Senior SharePoint Developer, you'll play a key role in helping modernise the Council's digital workplace, shaping how thousands of colleagues collaborate, share information and deliver services.

This is an exciting opportunity to help review and transform a large and complex SharePoint and Microsoft 365 estate, ensuring it is secure, accessible, user-focused and fit for the future. You'll work with a wide range of services across the Council, leading the design and implementation of modern collaboration solutions while helping to introduce new capabilities including automation, AI-powered tools and emerging Microsoft technologies. This work will be part of the development of an Employee Experience platform with Knowledge Management and Microsoft's Modern Intranet architecture, based on Sharepoint at the heart of it.

This will include working helping develop an Employee Experience platform which will include Knowledge Management in there and also Microsoft's Modern Intranet architecture based on SharePoint to focus on the direction of travel.

If you're passionate about driving digital transformation, improving user experiences and helping organisations make the most of Microsoft 365, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be working with in a project team of technical professionals helping to deliver a modern, secure and efficient digital workplace across Manchester City Council.

You'll provide technical leadership on the review, rationalisation and modernisation of the Council's SharePoint estate, helping to improve information management, collaboration and service delivery. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll design practical solutions that support the Council's wider digital transformation ambitions while ensuring services remain reliable, accessible and easy to use.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects, gain exposure to the latest Microsoft 365, Power Platform and AI technologies, and help shape how the Council uses digital tools to support its workforce and deliver better outcomes for residents. You'll also have the opportunity to broaden your skills and experience whilst working within a supportive team environment that values innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.

Pre-employment checks

• BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance - this post is subject to BPSS checks. You will therefore be required to consent to and comply with BPSS checking requirements prior to commencing in this post. This check involves verification of identity; nationality and immigration status; employment history (past 3 years) and basic criminal record check.
• Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
• For more information on these checks, please visit checks page.

Essential requirements for the role

• SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 administration, development or support.
• Designing and implementing SharePoint solutions to meet business needs.
• Working with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical solutions.
• SharePoint migration, content management or information architecture activities.
• Microsoft 365 technologies such as Teams, OneDrive, Lists, Power Automate or Power Apps.
• Producing technical documentation, standards and guidance.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a structured way.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable requirements that would be useful in this role

• Experience working within local government, the public sector or a large complex service organisation.
• Experience reviewing or rationalising large SharePoint estates.
• Knowledge of SharePoint Framework (SPFx), PowerShell or Microsoft Graph.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio or AI-enabled solutions.
• Experience with governance, records management and information compliance.
• Microsoft certifications relating to SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Azure or the Power Platform.
• Experience delivering digital transformation or cloud migration projects.

Benefits We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks during our annual leave purchase period.
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

Requirements

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term condition
• Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes?

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, Offering

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [e-mail].

What We Will Need From You If You're Successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for, see the top of the advert for details.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other Relevant Information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

You may use AI to support your application, but all examples must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

Applicants who meet the essential shortlisting criteria and are eligible under the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme will be progressed to the assessment stage.

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