As an Application Engineer – SharePoint, Power Platform, and M365 at LiveWest, you will be responsible for delivering innovative solutions utilising SharePoint and Power Platform in a fast-paced, Agile environment. You will enjoy a supportive culture that values learning and collaboration, while working on projects that shape how we operate. Strong communication skills are key, as you’ll partner across teams to bring ideas to life. If you’re ready to grow your career and tackle exciting challenges, we’d love to hear from you! 

Key Responsibilities:

•  Develop and maintain applications using Power Apps.
•  Automate workflows with Power Automate.
•  Configure and manage SharePoint Online sites and permissions.
•  Integrate Power Platform with Microsoft 365 services and third-party APIs.
•  Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
•  Lead and manage systems improvement and implementation projects aligned with the IT strategy, meeting internal and statutory deadlines.
•  Engage and consult with the business to provide technical guidance, evaluate new processes, improve existing ones, and implement cloud platform architecture for efficiency.
•  Oversee configuration and change management within projects, ensuring robust data quality, lifecycle documentation, and smooth handover to BAU teams.
•  Monitor and manage cloud platform resources, licensing, and capacity to ensure responsive access, working with Infrastructure colleagues for proactive monitoring and resolution.
•  Communicate and present complex technical information clearly and with integrity to all levels of the organisation and external stakeholders. 

Why Join LiveWest:

At LiveWest, you will be part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and making a real difference. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape digital solutions that improve how people work and live. We offer a supportive environment where learning and growth are encouraged, alongside exciting projects that challenge and inspire. If you’re passionate about technology and want to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation, LiveWest is the place for you. 

This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. This is a hybrid working is available for this role working 2 - 3 days per week in the office, dependent on business need. This role can be based in our Exeter, Tolvaddon or Weston-super-Mare office.

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

To be successful in your application for the role of Application Engineer, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:

• Extensive experience with Power Platform tools and SharePoint Online.
•  Proficiency in Power FX, Canvas apps, and model-driven apps.
•  Experience with governance, lifecycle management, and security in M365.
•  Extensive experience of building and deploying solutions using the M365 and Azure platforms.
•  Experience of project management and leading project teams.
•  Extensive application systems and information technology experience.
•  Extensive experience of operating in a business partner model, working with key stakeholders to create positive business outcomes.
•  Excellent Consultancy and communication skills and the ability to influence decisions at a senior level.
•  Excellent understanding of IT systems environment and requirements gathering.
•  Ability to clearly present technical information to non-technical staff using a variety of techniques and tools, like Power BI.

•  Good level of literacy and numeracy.
•  Appropriate technical certification – M365, Azure Services.
•  Desirable: Recognised project management qualification e.g. PRINCE 2, AGILE.
•  Desirable: HND or Degree level in a relevant Discipline.  

• 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: Prioritise 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.