M365 Technical Lead

M365 Technical Lead

Peterborough (Hybrid - 1-2DPW in the office)

Up to £100,000 per annum - 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract

VIQU has partnered with an educational institution looking for a hands-on Microsoft 365 Technical Lead to deliver a major tenant-to-tenant cloud consolidation project. You’ll play a key role in implementing a defined strategy, working closely with internal teams, schools, and external partners to ensure a smooth migration. While there is support from a small engineering team, this role requires someone who can get stuck in technically and also build strong relationships across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of a complex Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant cloud consolidation.
• Manage and provide guidance to a small team of engineers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and suppliers.
• Ensure security and compliance within the Microsoft 365 environment.
• Offer expert advice on Microsoft Azure, Windows systems, networking, and collaboration tools.
• Implement agreed strategies efficiently, suggesting improvements when appropriate.
• Lead technical issue resolution to minimise disruption.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in large-scale Microsoft 365 tenancy consolidations or tenant-to-tenant migrations.
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft 365, Entra, and Microsoft Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Windows client/server systems and virtualised networks.
• Knowledge of networking infrastructure, VPNs, firewalls, and hardware support.
• Comfortable with a hands-on technical role and team leadership.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in education environments is advantageous.
• Ability to deliver within an existing strategic framework while contributing ideas for improvement.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website.

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

• Proven experience in large-scale Microsoft 365 tenancy consolidations or tenant-to-tenant migrations.
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft 365, Entra, and Microsoft Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Windows client/server systems and virtualised networks.
• Knowledge of networking infrastructure, VPNs, firewalls, and hardware support.
• Comfortable with a hands-on technical role and team leadership.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in education environments is advantageous.
• Ability to deliver within an existing strategic framework while contributing ideas for improvement.

VIQU has partnered with an educational institution looking for a hands-on Microsoft 365 Technical Lead to deliver a major tenant-to-tenant cloud consolidation project. You’ll play a key role in implementing a defined strategy, working closely with internal teams, schools, and external partners to ensure a smooth migration. While there is support from a small engineering team, this role requires someone who can get stuck in technically and also build strong relationships across the organisation.