Microsoft Technical Consultant

Job DescriptionModern Workplace ConsultantFull-time, Permanent, HybridSome travel to client sites and Travel to office once a monthUp to £55,000Our client is a one of the UK's Top Technology Consulting Firms.We have an exciting opportunity to join their dedicated Microsoft consulting team.As a Technology Consultant, you'll work with clients to help them transform the way they use technology – from digital strategy to technology change projects. The role plays a huge part of the company’s overall development, enabling the expansion of their business and technology consulting services.You will be joining a growing company that is genuinely passionate about development, offering a career path with over 70% of their team progressing within their first year in the business.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvising management executives and the broader senior stakeholders, to transform their organisations for the digital age.Meeting clients to perform assessments of problematic situations and fully understand the client's business needs.Collaborating with technical and non-technical teams to ensure familiarity with the client’s business.Collect information about the client’s business through a variety of methods (shadowing, interviews, surveys, reading reports etc.)Analyse and interpret data to unearth weaknesses and problems and comprehend the causes.Diagnosing IT system problems and inefficiencies.Analysing and determining risks and mitigations such as security threats, data risks, human risks etc.Formulate recommendations and solutions with attention to a client’s objectives, strategy, capabilities, and limitations.Writing technology plans and articulate project scopes.Organise and execute assigned business and technology projects on behalf of clients aligned to the roadmap.Present findings and suggestions to clients with ample justification and practical advice.Assist the client in implementing the plan, resolve any occasional discrepancies and provide guidance for any occurring problems and issues.Monitoring the success of technology solutions.Training staff to use the new technology, processes, and IT systems.Essential skills & experienceExperience using Modern Workplace and providing M365 solutions.Established experience in technology with a minimum of 2nd/3rd line IT experience.Experience of developing technology solutions or being involved in projects where solutions have been designed.Demonstrable experience in analytical thinking, communication, written and presentation skills.Ideally, experience in providing consultative technical solutions to clients as an M365 expert.Experience in working with technology in core business functions such as Finance, HR, Operations, Sales, Marketing etc.Experience of technology operations, project management, service delivery.Experience of understanding and articulating the impact of emerging technology trends.Experience in the delivery of technology transformation programmes incorporating people, process and/or technology changes.Experience of managing client relationships.Benefits include:25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay.Paid leave for training.Paid charity volunteer days.Enhanced Sickness Scheme.Annual well-being allowance.Employee Referral Programme.Employee Assistance Programme50% off gym memberships + discounted spa treatments.Cycle to work scheme.Death in Service.