Technology Officer (M365 Admin Focus)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Technology Officer to join our Infrastructure Team with a focus on Microsoft 365 administration and SharePoint migration. The role involves administering the Microsoft 365 environments and supporting on-premises to SharePoint migrations, while providing 2nd and 3rd line support across our infrastructure.

You will work across three organisations, travel to supported sites as needed, and enjoy flexible working including some remote options.

Qualifications

• Experience migrating on-premises content to SharePoint or similar platforms.
• Ability to administer and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in multi-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Migrate on-premises files to SharePoint as part of a council-wide project.
• Administer and support Microsoft 365 environments for users and services.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support across infrastructure and business platforms.
• Contribute to technical projects and initiatives shaping digital services.
• Travel to supported sites within reasonable timeframes when required.

Skills

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Migration

2nd line support

3rd line support

Tools

Azure AD

PowerShell

Job description

Closing date: 11 October 2026

Join Our Infrastructure Team as a Technology Officer - Microsoft 365 Administrator, Sharepoint Focused

Are you ready to take your tech career to the next level? We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Technology Officer to join our friendly Infrastructure Team working across three organisations, with a special focus on Microsoft 365 administration and Sharepoint migration.

In this full-time role, you’ll be predominately supporting the council in its migration of on-premises files to Sharepoint and responsible for administering the Microsoft 365 environments. As a Technology officer, you’ll also be able to dive into a wide range of technologies, providing 2nd and 3rd line support across our infrastructure and business platforms. You’ll also get stuck into exciting technical projects that help shape the future of our services. So, if you’re keen to make a real impact in this space, we’d love to hear from you.

Why this role stands out:

• A hands-on, varied technical position that keeps things interesting
• A supportive, collaborative team that values learning and growth
• Access to training and development to help you thrive
• Flexible working, including some remote work (subject to service needs)
• The chance to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference

Please note:

You’ll need to be able to travel to supported sites within a reasonable timeframe when required.

We’re looking for someone who’s:

• Organised and able to juggle tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and eager to tackle new challenges
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-evolving tech environment
• A clear communicator and team player

If you’re enthusiastic about technology, have technical experience of migrations to Sharepoint, and are keen to grow in a role that offers variety and purpose—this could be the perfect fit.

Why work for us?

North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rob Fisher, Technical Service Manager, on [phone] or email [e-mail]

Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.