Solutions Delivery & Automation Lead

The Devonshire Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality and estate management organization in Skipton seeks a Solutions Delivery & Automation Lead to modernize operations. This hands-on role involves designing and delivering cloud-based business systems leveraging Microsoft 365 and automation tools. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, practical delivery experience, and a collaborative spirit, focused on enhancing productivity and user experience. Join us to make a meaningful impact on how technology supports our Group.

Benefits

Wellbeing calendar of events

On-site gym and swimming pool

Estate Pass for free access to Chatsworth

Discounts across Devonshire Group hotels, shops, and restaurants

Qualifications

• Proven background in designing and delivering business systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint Online and Power Automate.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with varying levels of digital confidence.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver user-focused, modern business solutions.
• Lead end-to-end implementation of applications and system integrations.
• Use Microsoft 365 and Power Platform to streamline processes.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Power Platform

Automation

Cloud-based solutions

APIs

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

If you are enthusiastic about simplifying complex processes, unlocking the power of Microsoft 365 and designing solutions that genuinely improve people's working lives this could be the role for you. Due to an internal promotion, we’re looking for a Solutions Delivery & Automation Lead to play a key role in modernising how the Devonshire Group operates. This is a hands‑on, influential role where you’ll design and deliver joined‑up, cloud‑based business systems that reduce manual effort, improve efficiency and enhance the experience of both colleagues and guests. You’ll be our go‑to specialist for Microsoft 365, automation and modern integration, helping shape how technology supports the Group now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver user‑focused, modern business solutions aligned to the Group’s technology roadmap.
• Lead end‑to‑end implementation of applications, automation and system integrations, from design through to rollout.
• Use Microsoft 365, Power Platform and automation to streamline processes, reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
• Create secure, reliable integrations and maintain a joined‑up, well‑connected applications landscape.
• Partner with colleagues across the Group to understand needs and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Build and support Power Apps and Power Automate workflows that enhance productivity and data quality.
• Explore and apply AI‑enabled tools responsibly to improve efficiency, insight and user experience.
• Drive continuous improvement by modernising systems, retiring legacy tools and promoting modern ways of working.

Qualifications

You’ll bring a strong mix of technical expertise, practical delivery experience and a people‑focused approach.
You’ll have a proven background in designing and delivering business systems, workflows and integrations, with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint Online, Power Automate and cloud‑based solutions.
You’ll be comfortable taking solutions from concept through to implementation, including configuration, migration and integration, and have a solid understanding of modern integration methods such as APIs, middleware and file transfers.
Crucially, you’ll be able to translate business requirements into clear, workable technical designs that support modern ways of working.
Alongside your technical capability, you’ll be an effective communicator and collaborator, able to engage colleagues with varying levels of digital confidence.
You’ll bring experience of supporting, mentoring or managing others in an inclusive and supportive way, and an awareness of security, identity and infrastructure considerations in cloud environments.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including a wellbeing calendar of events, an on‑site gym and swimming pool, and an Estate Pass providing free access to Chatsworth for you and your guests, plus discounts across Devonshire Group hotels, shops and restaurants.
Details of our employee benefits can be found here: https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-the-devonshire-group/.

About the Group

The Devonshire Group comprises the Devonshire family interests, charities and businesses throughout the UK and Ireland, including Chatsworth in Derbyshire, the Bolton Abbey Estate in North Yorkshire, the Lismore Estate in County Waterford, and the Compton Estate in Sussex. Across our estates and businesses, we operate visitor attractions, shops, restaurants and luxury accommodation, alongside tenanted residential and commercial property, farming and forestry enterprises, and a significant property development pipeline. We employ around 1,400 colleagues across more than 65,000 acres. We are committed to benefitting heritage, people and a shared future, preserving and enhancing our heritage assets, supporting our communities, and leading by example in how we do things.

Culture and Values

We welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under‑represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.

Next Steps

Successful candidates will be invited to attend a 2‑stage selection process.