Salary
£41,064 - £44,746 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full-Time
Job category/type
Permanent - Full-Time
Job reference
REC
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role:
As Senior M365 Solutions Analyst, you will lead the design, creation and implementation of advanced business productivity solutions using Microsoft 365 tools, focusing on process improvement, workflow automation, and user adoption. You will act as the subject matter expert for M365 productivity solutions, supporting business teams to maximise the value of M365, and ensuring best practice in solution design, documentation, and user support. You will identify opportunities for innovation in process automation, ensuring analysis, development, security and testing best practices are applied and mentoring the wider team.
Your role will include coordinating the management of the solutions pipeline process and the management and monitoring of the M365 release roadmap, signposting colleagues and other teams to changes and ensuring users have support in adopting these into ways of working. Your role is critical to ensure smooth user adoption and utilisation of M365 applications and leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance productivity and collaboration in support of the University's digital transformation journey. You will also play a key role in more complex projects, stakeholder engagement, upskilling and adoption, and continuous improvement of M365 services.
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held in late January 2026. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Jenna Fuller at
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
* Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
* Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
* Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
* Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* Staff wellbeing programmes.
* Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
* Discounted learning.
* Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
* The perks don't stop there - click 'apply' for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.