Productivity Tools Engineer

Grade 7-£43680- £48003pa

About Us: 

We are a dynamic and innovative organisation at the forefront of modern workplace solutions. We're passionate about empowering our colleagues to enhance productivity, collaboration, and security through cutting-edge technologies.

Exciting opportunities have arisen within the IT Digital Product Team as we are currently seeking talented individual to fill a permanent Productivity Tools Engineer IT role. We are looking for enthusiastic and driven candidates who are passionate about technology and have the skills and experience to excel in the following office based position:

Position Overview: As a Productivity Tools Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our clients' modern workplace environments. Your expertise in Microsoft 365 technologies, including Entra, MSTeams, SharePoint and OneDrive, will drive successful digital transformations.

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy modern workplace solutions.
• Optimise collaboration tools such as Microsoft 365 Entra and Teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Implement and maintain SharePoint sites and OneDrive for Business.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the Productivity environment.
• Stay informed about industry trends and recommend improvements to enhance productivity.

Why Choose Havering?

At Havering, we're committed to supporting our residents and empowering our staff. As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Options including hybrid arrangements
• Generous Annual Leave with the option to buy additional days
• Professional Development with a commitment to 10 days of learning annually
• Health & Wellbeing Support including mental health resources
• Inclusive Culture guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone

About Us

Havering is one of London's most diverse and exciting boroughs, combining a vibrant local economy with some of the capital's greenest spaces. With excellent transport links, thriving town centres, and strong community networks, Havering offers a fantastic quality of life — whether you are commuting into the city or enjoying the borough's cultural and recreational opportunities closer to home.

As a council, we are ambitious, forward-looking, and committed to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to our residents. We embrace digital innovation, modernisation, and new ways of working to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Guided by our ICARE values, we foster an inclusive and supportive culture where colleagues are encouraged to think differently, bring fresh ideas, and grow their careers.

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The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31/10/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed.

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Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.

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