Job Description

Details

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Reference number

430915

Salary

47,070
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

12 Months

Type of role

Digital

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Brighton, South East England, BN1 6AF

About the job

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Job summary

Leading the design and delivery of complex Power Platform workflows to streamline business processes and reduce manual effort. Providing light-touch support and guidance on Power Platform development where appropriate. Collaborating with colleagues across TPR to identify automation opportunities and advocate for Power Platform adoption. Contributing to the setup and governance of the Power Platform CoE, including best practices, standards, and reusable components. Ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with TPR's governance frameworks and data protection regulations. Representing Power Platform capabilities in internal and cross-government forums and contributing to strategic planning for automation and digital transformation.

Job description

The Power Platform Specialist is a hands-on technical position within The Pensions Regulator's DDaT Directorate, reporting to the Head of Data Science and Engineering. The specialist leads the design, development, and implementation of Power Platform solutions--primarily Power Automate, with support for Power BI and Power Apps--to streamline business processes, enhance data integration, and improve reporting. Key responsibilities include supporting the establishment of a Centre of Excellence, collaborating across teams to identify automation opportunities, and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant.


The role requires strong expertise in Power Automate, working knowledge of Power BI and Power Apps, experience with Microsoft 365, Dataverse, D365, and agile methodologies. The specialist is accountable for delivering robust automation solutions, contributing to strategic digital transformation, and supporting a community of practice around Power Platform and D365.


We support our team in gaining Microsoft certifications using the Enterprise Skills Initiative. There are many opportunities for career growth within the wider DDaT directorate and beyond.

Person specification

Problem Solving

Lead the identification and resolution of automation challenges across TPR, often involving legacy systems and manual processes. Design and implement scalable solutions that integrate with existing platforms and data sources. Navigate ambiguity in business requirements to develop clear, actionable automation objectives. Evaluate and recommend appropriate tools, connectors, and licensing models for Power Platform solutions. Ensure robustness and reliability of workflows through testing, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Accountability

Accountable for the delivery of Power Platform solutions that support critical business outcomes. Contribute to the strategic direction of automation and digital transformation within TPR. Own and manage decisions on tooling, architecture, and development standards within the Power Platform domain. Ensure solutions are documented, supportable, and aligned with organisational priorities. Contribute to reporting and performance metrics for automation initiatives. Support the development of a community of practice around Power Platform and D365.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 47,070, Pensions Regulator contributes 13,636 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a hybrid working model, 35 hour working week (full-time), flexible working patterns, and flexitime. We also provide competitive parental leave, as well as a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Our dedicated benefits portal (Edenred) offers retail, gym, tech and restaurant discounts, and a cycle to work scheme.

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Selection process details

To avoid disappointment, we would invite you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can continue to provide a positive candidate experience, with each application being reviewed and considered. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.


Current TPR employees who want to apply for this vacancy should first contact their line manager to discuss their application.


We welcome applications on a part time and job share basis.

To apply, please see the following link:

Current Vacancies

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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