Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: Permanent
Location: Gloucester
Job Ref: 203802

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the D365 platform, storage and licensing cost management and the Azure cloud
• Experience of working with architects, working alongside engineering teams, solution & enterprise architecture
• Experience of enterprise integration practices, data management, CI/CD, test automation and platform monitoring
• Experience of technical authoring, developing and embedding coding standards, patterns and practices
• Strong communicator with the ability to converse and translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiar with scaled agile delivery and CI/CD practices
• Experience in general insurance or financial services is desirable but not essential
• Ideally requires proven experience in Dynamics 365 development and implementation
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects or work-streams simultaneously

ABOUT US

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.
We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.
At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.

IF YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL SUPPORT DURING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS, THEN PLEASE LET US KNOW.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Benefact Group, are looking for a Head of Dynamics 365 to join our Gloucester office.
The Head of D365 (Dynamics 365 Development) is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and management of Dynamics 365 solutions and teams within an organization. This role involves strategic planning, proven team leadership, and collaboration across various departments (technical and non-technical) to ensure the successful deployment and optimization of our Azure Dynamics 365 platform.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and execute the strategic vision for Dynamics 365 solutions, aligning with business goals and objectives.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of developers, architects, and analysts, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Solution Design and Implementation: Oversee the design and implementation of Dynamics 365 solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and are scalable.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of Dynamics 365 applications.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure all solutions comply with industry standards and security protocols.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.