Digital Workplace Manager

Location: Diocesan House, Causton Street, London (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-time (35hrs/week)
Salary: £50,600 FTE

DBS requirement: No DBS Required

Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to become the LDF s champion for modern, hybrid ways of working. You will take ownership of our Microsoft 365 environment (including Teams, SharePoint, and the wider Power Platform) to drive collaboration, productivity, and efficiency across the Diocese.

As subject matter expert and design authority for M365, you will manage administration, training, and support, helping staff to leverage the full potential of our digital tools. You ll lead on developing our intranet, supporting hybrid working, and driving digital innovation - ensuring that technology works seamlessly to support our mission.

Job responsibilities

Act as primary administrator of Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Platform).

Lead development and management of the SharePoint intranet.

Champion hybrid working, including support for desk booking and conferencing tools.

Deliver training, inductions, and campaigns to improve digital literacy.

Provide expert support and advice on M365 to staff across the organisation.

Manage relationships with outsourced IT providers and oversee M365-related project work.

Evaluate and introduce new digital technologies to improve employee experience.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of responsibilities.

Person Specification
Essential:

Proven, in-depth experience managing Microsoft 365, with expert skills in SharePoint Online and Teams.

Strong communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Experience delivering technical training and creating user support resources.

Proactive, user-centred approach to problem-solving.

Empathy with the mission and values of the Church of England.

Right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

Experience using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).

Familiarity with intranet management and internal communications tools.

Experience working in the charity or wider third sector.

Experience with a Managed Service Provider (MSP).

This post does not require a DBS check.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises c.400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years here: Our Vision.

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the LDF, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority Heritage/UK Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, and disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

Competitive remuneration package

27 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus bank holidays

15% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice available)

Death in service benefit (x3 basic salary)

Enhanced maternity leave (six months full pay after 12 months service)

Season ticket loans

Access to Benenden Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (counselling through Health Assured)

Optical benefit (eye test and contribution to spectacles)

Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.