Microsoft 365 Platforms Analyst, 2-year fixed term contract

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Microsoft 365 Platforms Analyst, 2-year fixed term contractSalary: Band B £20,129 - £21,879 Band C £25,702 - £27,938 dependent on experience Benefits: 30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 2.5 privilege days + exceptional defined average salary pension + excellent work life balance Contract Type: Open EndedLocation: Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) - Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington Hours: Full Time (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants)UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) brings together nine research councils to create an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision for ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. The Science and TechnologyFacilities Council (STFC) supports scientific discovery both through engagement in international research projects and by building & operating machines and infrastructure that support UK-led research.UKRI-STFCs Daresbury Laboratory (DL) is an internationally recognised center for research in the northwest of England, spanning nuclear physics to super-computing, with new and exciting world leading science. At DL, the Accelerator Science and TechnologyCentre (ASTeC) is the Centre of Excellence for study of the production, acceleration and delivery of charged particle beams, and is a partner in the Cockcroft Institute.ASTeC staff are involved in accelerator design, construction, commissioning, supporting systems and platforms, in addition to world class research and development studies. The Business and Facilities Group, where this new role resides, is comprised of technical,operations and programmes disciplines that support projects and operations for and related to particle accelerator systems.Alongside an excellent working environment and comprehensive continued professional development opportunities STFC offer a benefits package designed to provide an enhance work/life balance. This includes 30 days annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege days,Christmas shut down, flexible working, an exceptional career average revalued earnings pension scheme, and social and sporting activities. Full details can be found on STFCs careers pages.ASTeCs Business Programmes and Facilities Group are recruiting a recent graduate or keen trainee as a Microsoft 365 Platforms Analyst on a fixed 2-year contract to assist with business platforms developments. The post holder will streamline our operationsand maximise efficiency of our processes to improve end user experiences.Heres what you can expect to get up toDesigning, building, and testing Microsoft 365 solutions while working closely with peers from ASTeC and other departments located at DL.Gathering requirements for new developments, working closely with stakeholders to establish their needs, and translating these into business requirements.Driving delivery - youll work on projects large and small to deliver quality finished Microsoft 365 solutions for our customers on time.Whats needed for the roleEssential:

• Right to live and work in the UK (S&I)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 software (S&I)
• A keen attention to detail to ensure development work fits user needs in terms of functionality and design (S&I)
• Strong communication skills as youll be expected to collaborate with colleagues daily (S&I).

Desirable:

• A real love for technology and a constantly curious mind (I)
• An interest in understanding the full capabilities of Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, Planner, to improve the way people work (I)
• Able to solve problems, working independently and as part of a team, and seeking advice as required (I)
• A creative approach to finding new, interesting and professional looking and functioning solutions (I).