Power Platform Developer & IT Manager

Power Platform Developer & IT Manager

Role Overview

This is a hybrid strategic and hands-on role combining low-code development (Power Platform) with internal IT leadership. You’ll drive automation, manage our Microsoft environment, support end users, and help shape the digital strategy of a growing SME delivering technology-led solutions to manufacturing clients.

This is a unique opportunity for a technically capable, business-minded IT professional who wants to build, own, and improve systems—not just maintain them.

Key Responsibilities

Power Platform Development (50–60%)

• Design, build and maintain Power Automate flows across sales, service, stock and finance functions
  
  
• Develop internal apps using Power Apps to support van drivers, stores, and customer site activities
  
  
• Build Power BI dashboards linked to SQL (Tesseract), SharePoint, and Dynamics 365
  
  
• Create integrations between Microsoft 365, ERP and CRM using Power Platform and custom connectors
  
  
• Support adoption of AI tooling such as ChatGPT Team and Microsoft CoPilot
  
  IT Management & Support (30–40%)
  
  
• Manage and maintain the Microsoft 365 environment: Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, Defender, Intune
  
  
• Oversee endpoint security, backups (e.g. Veeam), asset management and patching
  
  
• Act as escalation for internal IT support (Tier 2+)
  
  
• Manage relationships with outsourced IT providers and ensure smooth service delivery
  
  
• Administer licences, permissions, and user lifecycle processes
  
  Strategic & Advisory (10–20%)
  
  
• Lead digital transformation projects (e.g. quoting automation, AI integration)
  
  
• Provide internal training and documentation on systems and tools
  
  
• Evaluate new technology and align IT strategy with business growth
  
  
• Contribute to cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management efforts
  
  Essential Skills & Experience
  
  
• Proven experience developing in Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI)
  
  
• Solid grasp of Microsoft 365 administration (Azure AD, Intune, Defender, Teams)
  
  
• Comfortable working with SQL Server-based systems and building data connections
  
  
• Ability to manage or oversee endpoint and infrastructure support in an SME
  
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
  
• Process improvement mindset and strong documentation habits
  
  Desirable Skills
  
  
• Experience with Dynamics 365 and Business Central
  
  
• Familiarity with ERP systems
  
  
• PowerShell scripting and API integration skills
  
  
• Experience implementing AI tools like ChatGPT, Azure OpenAI, or Microsoft Copilot
  
  
• Exposure to Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, or GDPR best practices
  
  Ideal Candidate Profile
  
  
• You enjoy solving problems and automating manual tasks.
  
  
• You can think strategically while delivering hands-on results.
  
  
• You’re confident working cross-functionally with sales, operations, finance and service teams.
  
  
• You want to build systems that make people’s work easier—not just maintain infrastructure