Senior M365 Collaboration & Copilot Consultant ​​​​​​ Location: London (Fully Onsite) Contract Type: Inside IR35 Contract Sector: Banking

Are you an expert at balancing cutting-edge productivity with the stringent requirements of a highly regulated environment? We are partnering with an global banking client seeking a Messaging and Collaboration SME to provide more than just technical support. This is a strategic role where you will own the architectural integrity, governance, and continuous evolution of the Microsoft 365 estate, with a primary mission to drive the secure and scalable adoption of Microsoft Copilot.

You will act as the primary technical authority, bridging the gap between business risk and technical innovation. If you are a consultant-minded engineer who views governance as a business enabler and thrives on shaping long-term platform strategy rather than just closing tickets, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Strategy & Governance: Define and maintain technical standards for the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, ensuring that platforms like Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Intune are engineered for security and compliance. Copilot Enablement: Lead the strategic deployment of Copilot, overseeing data access models, readiness assessments, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure responsible AI usage. Stakeholder Influence: Partner with security, compliance, and data teams to negotiate and implement governance policies that satisfy regulatory standards without stifling productivity. Technical Authority: Provide high-level guidance on service roadmaps and platform architecture, acting as the final escalation point for complex, business-critical incidents. Knowledge Leadership: Champion technical excellence by authoring high-quality documentation, operational runbooks, and mentoring teams to elevate the wider department capability.Key Skills & Requirements

Consultative Expertise: A proven track record in enterprise infrastructure, specifically leading complex Microsoft 365 and Exchange migration and modernisation programmes within highly regulated sectors. Governance-First Mindset: Deep understanding of how to implement robust security, compliance, and data protection policies, such as Purview and Conditional Access, within a Zero Trust framework. AI & Copilot Proficiency: Significant experience in the architecture, data readiness, and risk management required for successful Copilot implementation. Influence & Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical risks to senior stakeholders and influence architectural decisions. Technical Rigour: Expert-level knowledge of the M365 stack, including Identity Federation and Azure Active Directory, complemented by strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and reporting.If you are a strategic thinker who wants to shape the future of collaboration in a complex environment, please apply today.

If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies, this role could be a great fit: M365 Modern Workplace Architect, Lead M365 Collaboration Engineer, Microsoft Copilot Engineer, M365 Solution Architect, Collaboration Solutions Architect, Digital Workplace Architect, Principal M365 Consultant, Senior M365 Engineer, Lead Collaboration Engineer, Modern Workplace Engineer, M365 Platform Lead, Copilot Architect, Copilot AI Solutions Architect, AI Strategy Lead, Copilot Engineer, Copilot Specialist, or Copilot Consultant.

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