Overview
M365 Specialist / Administrator – 6 Month Contract
We are looking for an experienced M365 Specialist / Administrator to join on a 6-month contract. The focus will be on supporting MS Teams and Microsoft Co-Pilot rollouts, while ensuring these platforms are well-managed, secure, and fully embedded into day-to-day operations. This role will suit someone who has deep hands-on experience across Microsoft 365 administration, particularly in licensing, configuration, security, and policy management. You will work alongside a project team delivering deployments but will also play a key role in ensuring the environment is stable, secure, and fit for long-term business needs.
Responsibilities
* Act as the subject matter expert for MS Teams and Microsoft Co-Pilot
* Administer licensing, configuration, governance, and compliance across M365 services
* Stabilise operations and ensure secure, reliable platform performance
* Partner with the project team to deliver successful rollouts and smooth user adoption
* Translate business and user requirements into effective configuration and policy settings
* Proactively identify opportunities to improve automation, governance, and security
* Troubleshoot issues and provide timely resolution to maintain service stability
* Create clear documentation, guides, and knowledge transfer materials for ongoing support
Skills & Experience
* Strong, hands-on expertise administering Microsoft 365, with proven focus on Teams and Co-Pilot
* Solid understanding of M365 licensing, governance, compliance, and cybersecurity
* Experience with other M365 services (Intune, SharePoint, Entra ID/Azure AD) is highly regarded
* Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell preferred)
* Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills
* Ability to work across project and operational teams, balancing delivery with stability
* Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills
Why this role?
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both project delivery and operational ownership. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, helping to introduce new Microsoft 365 capabilities while ensuring they are embedded securely and effectively.
Contract Details
* Term: 6 months (with potential extension)
* Start: ASAP
* Location: Hybrid / flexible working
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