Senior Power Platform Business Process Specialist

InsideHigherEd; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent postgraduate university in England seeks a Senior Power Platform Business Process Specialist to join their Process Automation and Improvement Team. This role involves delivering innovative digital solutions using Microsoft Power Platform to enhance operations and collaboration within the university. Ideal candidates will have a degree in IT or equivalent experience, along with extensive experience in Power Apps and Power Automate. The position offers a competitive salary and encourages flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivering digital solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Extensive hands-on experience in Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Experience in training and supporting non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Deliver digital solutions that streamline operations and improve collaboration.
• Manage and develop Power Platform-based solutions.
• Lead projects that enhance user experience and drive efficiency.

Skills

Power Apps

Power Automate

Business process analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

Job description

Organisation : Cranfield University

Faculty or Department : IT Services

Based at : Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Hours of work : 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.

Contract type : Fixed term contract

Fixed Term Period : Until July 2027

Salary : Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,039 to £57,797 per annum, with potential progression up to £70,000 per annum

Apply by : 07 / 01 / 2026

Senior Power Platform Business Process Specialist

We welcome applications from forward-thinking digital specialists to join our newly established Process Automation and Improvement Team - driving smarter, more efficient ways of working across the University.

About the Role

This role is a key member of our new Process Automation and Improvement Team, delivering digital solutions that streamline operations, improve collaboration, and support smarter working across the University. Working within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, the postholder will manage and develop Power Platform-based solutions and lead projects that drive efficiency, enhance user experience, and contribute to the University’s wider transformation programme.

About You

You will have a degree in IT or equivalent experience, alongside a strong track record of delivering digital solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform. With extensive hands‑on experience in Power Apps, Power Automate, and systems integration, you will be confident designing and implementing user‑friendly systems that improve business processes. You will bring experience in business process analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery. You will have experience in training and supporting non‑technical users, and mentoring others in low‑code development. Your excellent communication, problem‑solving and organisational skills will enable you to drive innovation and continuous improvement across the University.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world‑class expertise, large‑scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

IT Services is a University‑wide professional service delivering robust, secure, and user-friendly digital systems that support research, education, and administration. The Information Systems team works across all faculties and professional services to implement and support business‑critical systems, ensuring high‑quality service, training, and continuous improvement.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on‑site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Gregor Waddell (IT Director) or Alex Cossey (Programme Manager), on [e-mail].

The University will be closed between 19th December 2025 and 5th January 2026. Should you contact us during that period you may not receive a response until the University reopens in January.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 7th January 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.