Microsoft 365 Copilot & Digital Workplace Engineer
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full time
Working Hours
35 hours per week
Salary
£62,970.13 per annum
Location Options
Birmingham with part of the week working from home
Function Type
Corporate Functions (HR, Finance, Project Management, IT, Risk and Audit)
The role
We're looking for a Microsoft 365 Copilot & Digital Workplace Engineer to take the lead in shaping our Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered workplace of the future. This is a rareopportunity to sit at the intersection of cutting‑edge AI, modern workplace engineering, and real organisational change
This is not an ordinary engineering role. This is your chance to own Copilot transformation end to end. Designing, securing, and scaling Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Agents while improving digital behaviours and modern workplace practices across the organisation.
As our central subject matter expert, you'll set the strategy, build the roadmap, and lead delivery. Working closely with the other technical teams, you will ensure our environment, identity, and permissions are Copilot‑ready; define clear access and onboarding frameworks; and drive adoption that is safe, compliant, and value‑driven. You will work across technical and non‑technical teams to embed responsible AI principles, manage complex issues through structured problem-solving, and prove measurable business impact.
Beyond Copilot, you'll supercharge our Microsoft 365 digital workplace, shaping collaboration practices, enhancing information quality, publishing practical guidance, gathering insights, and delivering high energy workshops that shift behaviours and elevate user capability.
This is an opportunity to influence at every level, work with senior stakeholders and Microsoft partners, and play a defining role in how our organisation uses AI and modern technology to work smarter.
What it is in it for you
* Lead the strategic rollout of cutting edge Copilot Technologies
* Develop in demand Copilot skills that will enable you to drive innovation and deliver significant value across the organisation
* Make real impact at every level of the business
* Play meaningful role which transforms AI enable workplace with smarter decision making robust productivity and modern digital behaviours
What we are looking for
* Practical experience of deploying, operating, or enabling Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 within a similar sized organisation
* Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 identity, permissions, and information access, and how they affect Copilot behaviour
* Experience supporting user adoption, capability improvement, or change focused initiatives
* A technical subject matter expert, with strong problem-solving skills, able to work both autonomously and with wider technical teams
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Graph, and Microsoft Search sufficient to diagnose issues, validate outcomes, and support readiness activities (without owning platform administration).
Useful and additional information
There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website.
If you have any questions that aren't in this advert or on our website, please contact us via: recruitment@sra.org.uk.
This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham office 1 to 2 days a week, and from home the rest of the week.
To apply
Please click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the requirements outlined in this advert and the attached role profile.
To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages .
Closing date for applications is 16 February 2026 at 09:00.
We may choose to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.
Essential
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:
• Practical experience of deploying, operating, or enabling Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 within a similar sized organisation
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 identity, permissions, and information access, and how they affect Copilot behaviour
• Experience supporting user adoption, capability improvement, or change focused initiatives
• A technical subject matter expert, with strong problem-solving skills, able to work both autonomously and with wider technical teams
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Graph, and Microsoft Search sufficient to diagnose issues, validate outcomes, and support readiness activities (without owning platform administration)
The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, protecting consumers and supporting the rule of law and the administration of justice. We do this by overseeing all education and training requirements necessary to practise as a solicitor, licensing individuals and firms to practise, setting the standards of the profession and regulating and enforcing compliance against these standards.
We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life.
Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
Attached Role Profile
Microsoft 365 Copilot and Digital Workplace Engineer Role Profile.docx - 544KB Opens in a new window
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Vacancy closing date: 16/02/2026, 09:00
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