Dev Ops Principal Collaboration Engineer

When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

Are you a dynamic IT professional with a passion for DevOps, collaboration platforms, and leadership? Join our Learning and Information Services team as a DevOps Principal Collaboration Engineer and play a key role in delivering modern, secure, and scalable enterprise solutions.

As a DevOps Principal Collaboration Engineer, you will lead and mentor a team of Collaboration Engineers, ensuring the successful delivery, administration, and support of Microsoft 365 services and enterprise communication platforms. You will contribute to the University’s IT strategy, helping to create a seamless, intuitive, and secure digital experience for staff and students.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Microsoft 365 technologies and enterprise collaboration tools, alongside strong technical knowledge of telecommunications, including VoIP and traditional telephony. Holding an Undergraduate degree in a relevant area or equivalent work experience, you will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and mentorship skills. With a proven ability to manage complex IT projects and balance multiple priorities, they will possess exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving innovation and efficiency within the organisation.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we’re here to help you achieve great things. 

Where opportunity creates success.