Digital Process & Automation Specialist (Power Platform)
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,707 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Plymouth Marjon University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | R01038 |
Summary
Digital Process & Automation Specialist (Power Platform)
1 FTE / 35 Hours per week - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Grade 5, starting at £26,707
This is a hybrid role; however, regular on-campus presence is essential to support collaboration and service delivery.
Who we’re looking for:
You will serve as the in-house expert on the Microsoft Power Platform and M365 suite, delivering practical digital improvements across the institution. This technical role bridges strategic design and hands-on delivery, translating business process ideas into automated workflows, apps, and data models that create immediate value while supporting long-term digital goals.
This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact by improving staff and student experiences through innovative digital solutions. The successful candidate will work at the forefront of a large-scale digital transformation, helping the higher education institution achieve its strategic goals while building a culture of efficiency and innovation.
Key Responsibilites:
• Design, develop, and deploy solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and SharePoint Online.
• Automate manual, paper-based, or email-driven business workflows to improve operational efficiency.
• Build simple, effective data models within the M365 ecosystem to support reporting and analytics.
• Collaborate with Data Analysts and Database Administrators to ensure clean, reportable data and seamless integration with core systems.
• Provide expert guidance on Power Platform capabilities, feasibility, and best practices for rapid solution delivery.
• Support and mentor “citizen developers” across the institution, promoting effective use of digital tools.
• Maintain documentation and ensure solutions are future-proofed for long-term CRM integration.
Requirements:
• Proven experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and SharePoint Online.
• Strong skills in process analysis, workflow automation, and data modeling.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into practical technical solutions.
• Collaborative mindset and experience working across cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of CRM strategy and system integration is desirable.
You’ll need to enjoy:
• Collaborating with others: working across teams to deliver joined-up digital workflows
• Problem Solving & Solution Engineering: working with stakeholders to overcome challenges and digitise processes
• Communicating with impact: translating complex information into clear, compelling narratives
• Working flexibly and at pace: managing multiple priorities and adapting to change with confidence
Where you’ll work:
You’ll be based in the Digital, Data & Technology Directorate on our green campus in the north of Plymouth.
Under our hybrid working policy, you may work from home or on campus; however, regular on-site presence is expected to support collaboration, stakeholder engagement and delivery.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Pete Waterfield, Director of Digital, Data and Technology at pwaterfield@marjon.ac.uk.
Supporting our people:
At Marjon, we are committed to supporting every member of staff. Our Balance programme promotes physical, nutritional, mental and social wellbeing.
We value work/life balance and offer flexible working, parental leave and time off for dependants.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates to support our commitment to inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer: disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026 (at 11:59pm)
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 20th April 2026
Please apply online: https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY, INCLUDING JUNK AND SPAM FOLDERS.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the People Team on peopleteam@marjon.ac.uk
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
1 FTE / 35 Hours per week - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Grade 5, starting at £26,707
This is a hybrid role; however, regular on-campus presence is essential to support collaboration and service delivery.
Who we’re looking for:
You will serve as the in-house expert on the Microsoft Power Platform and M365 suite, delivering practical digital improvements across the institution. This technical role bridges strategic design and hands-on delivery, translating business process ideas into automated workflows, apps, and data models that create immediate value while supporting long-term digital goals.
This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact by improving staff and student experiences through innovative digital solutions. The successful candidate will work at the forefront of a large-scale digital transformation, helping the higher education institution achieve its strategic goals while building a culture of efficiency and innovation.
Key Responsibilites:
• Design, develop, and deploy solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and SharePoint Online.
• Automate manual, paper-based, or email-driven business workflows to improve operational efficiency.
• Build simple, effective data models within the M365 ecosystem to support reporting and analytics.
• Collaborate with Data Analysts and Database Administrators to ensure clean, reportable data and seamless integration with core systems.
• Provide expert guidance on Power Platform capabilities, feasibility, and best practices for rapid solution delivery.
• Support and mentor “citizen developers” across the institution, promoting effective use of digital tools.
• Maintain documentation and ensure solutions are future-proofed for long-term CRM integration.
Requirements:
• Proven experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and SharePoint Online.
• Strong skills in process analysis, workflow automation, and data modeling.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into practical technical solutions.
• Collaborative mindset and experience working across cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of CRM strategy and system integration is desirable.
You’ll need to enjoy:
• Collaborating with others: working across teams to deliver joined-up digital workflows
• Problem Solving & Solution Engineering: working with stakeholders to overcome challenges and digitise processes
• Communicating with impact: translating complex information into clear, compelling narratives
• Working flexibly and at pace: managing multiple priorities and adapting to change with confidence
Where you’ll work:
You’ll be based in the Digital, Data & Technology Directorate on our green campus in the north of Plymouth.
Under our hybrid working policy, you may work from home or on campus; however, regular on-site presence is expected to support collaboration, stakeholder engagement and delivery.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Pete Waterfield, Director of Digital, Data and Technology at pwaterfield@marjon.ac.uk.
Supporting our people:
At Marjon, we are committed to supporting every member of staff. Our Balance programme promotes physical, nutritional, mental and social wellbeing.
We value work/life balance and offer flexible working, parental leave and time off for dependants.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates to support our commitment to inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer: disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026 (at 11:59pm)
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 20th April 2026
Please apply online: https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY, INCLUDING JUNK AND SPAM FOLDERS.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the People Team on peopleteam@marjon.ac.uk
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
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