Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK.
Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients.
We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services – keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks.
We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 Solution Architect to provide architectural leadership for a major Enterprise Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) programme. This is a strategic architecture role, focused on designing enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 information management solutions rather than day-to-day platform administration or engineering.
Working alongside Information Governance, Records Management, Security, Business Analysis, Migration and Change teams, you will define the technical architecture that underpins secure, compliant and scalable information management across Microsoft 365.
As the Microsoft 365 Solution Architect, you will own the end-to-end architectural design of a Microsoft 365-based EDRMS, ensuring the platform delivers robust document and records management while meeting governance, compliance and operational requirements.
You will provide technical leadership across SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Purview and the wider Microsoft 365 ecosystem, producing high-quality architectural artefacts, guiding delivery teams and ensuring solutions are secure, auditable and aligned with best practice.
This role requires someone who can bridge technical architecture with information governance, translating complex business and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable Microsoft 365 design patterns.
Requirements
Benefits
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.
By joining us you can expect
Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
Flexible Working – including home working and part time
Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 10 extra days each year
Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary
Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
For a full list of benefits please visit our website ( www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)
Methods is the leading digital transformation partner for the UK public sector. We care deeply about making our public services better and have been doing this for 35 years.
Methods partners with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around citizens.
Committed to having social impact, we enjoy an enviable track record of delivering real savings and benefits. We do this by helping you move from vertically integrated legacy infrastructure to a platform business model – allowing you to keep infrastructure costs low and focus on doing what you do best i.e. delivering front-end services.
With Methods, you access a range of specialist skills and industry expertise to transform your organisation for the digital age, break free of expensive suppliers, and take control of your customer relationships and operating model.
Further information on Methods Group can be found at www.methods.co.uk.
