M365 Developer

From healthcare to artificial intelligence, energy to national security, we provide legal advice to government departments on nation-changing subjects.

At Government Legal Department we have a vital, single-minded purpose: to help the Government govern well within the rule of law. This is complemented by our exciting vision to be an outstanding legal organisation, committed to the highest standards of service and professionalism and a brilliant place to work where we can all thrive and fulfil our potential.

Our work touches almost every aspect of public life. We are the largest provider of legal services across government, working on high profile matters.

Our respected professionals are involved in everything from regulation and litigation to advice on drafting legislation. They provide expertise to the full range of government departments. We are at the heart of delivering the governments priorities and our success depends on our people.

GLD is a non-ministerial government department headed by the Treasury Solicitor, our Permanent Secretary, and employs nearly 4000 people, including nearly 3000 legal professionals. We have offices nationwide, in Bristol, Leeds, inner and outer London and Manchester. Our lawyers can also be located within other departments and overseas.

GLD also depends on a range of cross-functional professionals to provide our corporate services. There are nearly 1000 colleagues playing an essential part in helping GLD to achieve its purpose and truly deliver much more than law.

This is an exciting time to join GLD, with cutting edge legal work on global issues and a transformation agenda which is ensuring the Department exemplifies the Modern Civil Service .

To find out more about what we do you can view our introductory film . On our website you can hear from team members, find out how to apply and learn about the benefits of working for GLD. You can also read more about the future vision for GLD in our GLD Strategy 2024 2027 .

The Digital, Data and Cyber Division is transforming the way GLD works through modern and secure digital services.

We are building an ever expanding and modern digital workplace that empowers our people, strengthens collaboration and enables the organisation to operate efficiently, securely and sustainably.

Through agile delivery and user-centred approaches, we design and deliver products and services in partnership with the people who use them, ensuring solutions meet real needs and deliver lasting value.

As part of the wider Government Digital and Data profession , we play a key role in transforming how government operates, enabling better outcomes for colleagues, stakeholders and the public we serve.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping GLDs digital workplace and how colleagues use technology every day.

As a Microsoft 365 Developer, youll design and deliver modern, user-focused solutions across Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. From enhancing our SharePoint Online intranet and developing innovative Power Platform applications to automating processes and strengthening Power Platform governance through the Centre of Excellence ( CoE ) Toolkit, youll turn business needs into practical digital solutions.

Working across the full solution lifecycle, youll combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver secure, scalable and accessible services that make a real difference to colleagues across GLD.

Youll join a multidisciplinary environment where youll have the opportunity to solve interesting problems, improve the way people work and help shape the future of GLDs digital services.

What youll be doing

• Develop and enhance SharePoint Online sites, intranets, document management solutions and build SPFx webparts .
• Design, develop and maintain digital solutions across Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform that meet business and user needs.
• Build Power Apps and automated solutions that improve processes and the experience of colleagues.
• Support the governance, monitoring and adoption of the Power Platform, helping ensure solutions are secure, sustainable and well managed.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and enhance existing solutions to support reliable performance and continuous improvement.

How youll do it

• Design, develop and maintain Canvas and Model Driver Apps
• Develop custom SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web parts and extensions where more tailored functionality is required.
• Use PnP PowerShell to automate administration, deployment and governance activities.
• Use the Centre of Excellence ( CoE ) Toolkit to support effective Power Platform governance, monitoring and adoption.
• Work across the full solution lifecycle, following Microsoft 365 security, governance and accessibility standards.
• Work with business stakeholders, business analysts and technical colleagues to understand needs and translate them into effective digital solutions.
• Contribute to agile ceremonies, technical documentation and continuous improvement, sharing ideas and helping the team develop better ways of working.

Behaviours

As part of the selection process, well assess you against the Success Profile behaviours listed below. Youll need to demonstrate each behaviour at the application stage, interview stage, or both. You can find guid a nce on Success Profiles to help you understand what well be looking for.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and improving

Key Skills and Experience

Essential Candidates must demonstrate the following key skills at interview and application:

• Proven experience developing and supporting solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and SharePoint Online, including modern intranet and collaboration solutions.
• Knowledge of SharePoint Framework (SPFx), React and TypeScript, with experience using PnP PowerShell for automation and administration.
• Experience of Power Platform governance, including the Centre of Excellence ( CoE ) Toolkit, environment management, DLP policies, solution deployment and application lifecycle management (ALM).
• Experience supporting, troubleshooting and continually improving live digital services.
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 security, governance, accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Experience ...