As our Microsoft Services Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our digital infrastructure. You will be at the heart of a major transformation project, helping us deliver smarter, safer, and more connected ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and support of LiveWest’s document and information management project.
• Provide technical expertise to the Head of Infrastructure on data security and regulatory compliance.
• Design, plan, and implement solutions using Microsoft Purview and SharePoint.
• Optimise environments for performance, scalability, and security.
• Integrate business processes and systems across LiveWest using cloud platforms.
• Customise, develop, and deploy tailored solutions that meet organisational needs.
• Offer guidance and best practices for Microsoft services adoption and usage.

Why Join LiveWest?

At LiveWest, we believe in building better futures — not just for our customers, but for our people too. In this role, you will be empowered to make a real impact on how we manage and protect our data. You will work in a forward-thinking environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This role is being offered on a full time, 12 month fixed term basis, working 37 hours per week.  A hybrid working style is an option with 2 - 3 days per week in our Exeter office, dependent on business need.

For further information about this role, please view our candidate information pack. 

• Extensive application systems and information technology experience developing and deploying solutions with Microsoft Purview or similar data governance platforms.
• Appropriate technical certification (e.g., MS365, Azure Services).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Blob Storage.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, including metadata management, data cataloguing, lineage tracking, and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards, ensuring data governance solutions meet industry regulations.
• Proficiency and extensive experience in the Purview suite of services including the deployment of Purview and SharePoint within MS365 and Azure.
• Excellent consultancy and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions at a senior level.
• Ability to present technical information clearly to non-technical colleagues and prepare communication/education materials.
•  Desirable: HND or Degree level in a relevant discipline.

Please note: we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to submit an application for this role.

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.