Microsoft 365 Transformation Lead

Microsoft 365 Transformation Lead

Colchester City Council

Fixed Term, Full Time

£43,559 - £48,245 per annum

Location: Colchester

Closing Date: 6th April 2026

Essex Shared Services are delighted to be advertising the role of Microsoft 365 Transformation Lead on behalf of Colchester City Council.

To complete an application form for this role, please click HERE .

Contract Type:12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Civic offices and homeworking

Interview date to be confirmed, interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams

Colchester City Council is on an exciting journey to modernise how we work, how we collaborate, and how we deliver services for our residents and businesses. As one of the largest districts in Essex, we’re investing in creating a truly modern digital workplace and we’re looking for someone who wants to play a key role in shaping it.

Lead the team that powers our modern workplace

This is a hands‑on, people‑focused role where your work will make a real difference every day. You’ll help colleagues get the very best out of our digital tools, making work simpler, faster and more connected.

You’ll also lead a talented team of four developers, supporting their growth, guiding their work and helping them deliver brilliant digital solutions across the organisation.

Work with the technologies that shape our future

You’ll sit right at the heart of our digital modernisation programme, working with:

SharePoint (Modern)

Build and shape modern sites, collaboration spaces and document management experiences that help teams work smarter.

Power Platform — with a strong focus on Canvas Apps

Design intuitive, low‑code apps that remove manual processes, streamline workflows and connect key data across services.

Dynamics 365 (D365)

Enhance case management, automation, and insight, helping teams deliver better services for residents.

You’ll also support our ongoing move away from legacy Windows Server versions into a secure, reliable and future‑ready environment, bringing fresh ideas and a collaborative approach to every project.

If you enjoy solving problems, helping people work better, and making technology feel effortless, you’ll thrive here.

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience with SharePoint, Power Platform (Canvas Apps) and Dynamics 365
• Experience managing or mentoring others — or the confidence to step into a leadership role
• Hands‑on experience delivering digital or IT projects
• A creative, improvement‑focused mindset
• Confidence influencing change and supporting colleagues
• Leadership qualities — someone who can guide, motivate and inspire a team
• A degree or equivalent experience

Why Colchester is a great place to grow your career

We believe people do their best work when they’re supported, trusted and encouraged to develop. You’ll enjoy:

• A generous pension
• Great annual leave, including two extra days at Christmas
• Flexible working options including working from home most days.
• Retail, travel and gym discounts
• Excellent learning, development and career‑growth opportunities

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Vaughan Johnson, Technology Solutions Manager on 07939 979132.

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To complete an application form for this role, please click HERE .

*Colchester City Council has a wide range of services and facilities that can involve dealing with children or vulnerable adults. We treat our obligations for the safety of children and vulnerable adults seriously and expect our staff to be committed to the principles of our published policies and to adhere to the procedures contained within them