Job introduction

Job Title: M365 Tester

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.   Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. 

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Liverpool City Council is dedicated to fostering innovation and operational excellence by utilising advanced technologies. We seek a M365 Tester to join our Strategy and Architecture team and help maximise the value and suitability of Dynamics365 and Microsoft 365 solutions.

The successful applicant will possess substantial expertise in the testing of Microsoft 365 applications and services, including but not limited to Dynamics, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, and CoPilot. A thorough understanding of the technical dimensions of Microsoft 365—covering integration, customisation, and troubleshooting—is required, complemented by strong communication and mentoring abilities and a commitment to keeping abreast of emerging trends and updates within the M365 ecosystem.

The Role:

• As the M265 Tester you will collaborate with developers and end users to develop and implement test scripts aligned with business needs
• As the M265 Tester you will conduct functional, regression, and performance testing to validate software functionality
• As the M265 Tester you will identify and report defects, working closely with developers to resolve issues.
• As the M265 Tester you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure integrations with M365 and D365 applications and existing systems are fully tested
• As the M265 Tester you will utilise testing tools such as Azure Devops to ensure collaborative working with the developers
• As the M265 Tester you will maintain current knowledge of the latest developments and best practices related to M365

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Shortlisting date: Monday 10th November 2025
Interview date: W/C 17th November 2025
Interview type: Competancy based questions

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Dave Forshaw at dave.forshaw@liverpool.gov.uk

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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