VAC3256 - Collaboration Platforms Engineer

Please note, the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Us:

Who we are

• Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What we do

• We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
• No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
• We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future

How we do it

• We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.

About the role

The Solutions team within the IT department are responsible for the implementation of a broad range of technology solutions to The Society. The team’s overriding objective is to design and implement solutions which enable employees to achieve the Society’s overall aim of creating a world without dementia.

The Collaboration Platforms Engineer will support the wider Solutions team in achieving this objective by providing subject matter knowledge and experience of collaboration platforms including (but not limited to):

• MS365
• MS Teams
• SharePoint
• OneDrive
• Zoom
• Power Platform

Focusing on projects and change activity, you will be involved in all stages of the change lifecycle, from advising at initial business engagement, through to design, implementation and handover to BAU.

Reporting into the Cloud Solutions Manager, you will be expected to operate independently within agreed parameters and limits of authority from the Cloud Solutions Manager. You will also work across the Society, building effective working relationships with volunteers and employees at all levels within the Society

About you

• Significant technical skills and experience in Microsoft collaboration tools and platforms
• Demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in working in a challenging and demanding environment
• Possess good analytical, decision making and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both vernal and written (essential)
• Experience in engaging with colleagues at all levels across an organisation. 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Pro-active nature and ability to build successful relationships, 

Additional Information

Job description

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Please note, that for home-working roles, we require a reliable WiFi connection and a minimum 10Mb/s broadband.
For our home-working employees, we currently offer a home-working allowance of £26 pounds a month (full-time).

If you’re experiencing problems applying for this role please contact recruitment@alzheimers.org.uk

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities. 

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier-free and inclusive as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.
If you would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact us at recruitment@alzheimers.org.uk.

Please note: Some of our roles may require a criminal records check. You can find our policy here.

Recruitment agencies – please note we are not accepting any speculative CVs and communications from external recruiters. For more information, please contact the Recruitment Team: recruitment@alzheimers.org.uk