About the Position

Microsoft Optimisation Manager (18 month FTC)

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Overview

We’re Kingfisher, a team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas to life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Microsoft Optimisation Manager to join us on a fixed-term contract (until no later than 1st May 2028, circa 18 months), to lead the strategy, governance and optimisation of our Microsoft technology estate in the lead up to our next Enterprise Agreement renewal. You'll work across multiple teams, influence strategic decisions and help drive measurable business value through strong governance, commercial insight and continuous improvement; ultimately ensuring that Kingfisher maintains control of licensing costs and is positioned to negotiate from a position of strength during Enterprise Agreement and cloud contract renewals.

This role could be based out of our Southampton or Paddington offices, with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office. Travel will also be expected between sites in the UK and Europe, to build relationships with stakeholders across our key locations.

Responsibilities

Own the Microsoft licensing and optimisation strategy across Microsoft 365, Azure, Security, Copilot and Power Platform services.
Drive licence utilisation, cost optimisation and waste reduction through data-led analysis, governance and forecasting.
Lead Microsoft commercial management activities, including Enterprise Agreement (EA), MCA-E and CSP consumption, renewals and true-up processes.
Establish and lead Microsoft governance forums, promoting accountability, compliance and financial control across the organisation.
Develop reporting, dashboards and insights that support investment decisions, adoption strategies and commercial negotiations.
Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, HR, Identity and Technology teams to improve forecasting, strengthen Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes and maximise return on Microsoft investments.
Manage relationships with Microsoft and licensing partners to help secure maximum value from the Microsoft technology estate.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Microsoft licensing programmes, including EA, MCA-E and CSP.
Experience managing Microsoft 365 licensing within a large-scale or enterprise environment.
Commercial and financial management experience, with a focus on value optimisation.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate clear reporting and actionable insights.
Experience negotiating with software vendors and service providers.
Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and translate complex licensing information into clear business value.

We Offer

Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA.
Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment.
25 Days' Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays.
Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix.
Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax efficient way.
Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account.
Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme.
Kingfisher Share Save: Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares.

About the Company

At Kingfisher, being all-in means contributing fully to our ambitions, supporting one another, and helping create a culture where we succeed together.

We are open

Continuously curious. Listen to understand. Always improving.

We are brave

Aim high. Act with courage. Move with pace.

We win together

Lead with customer. Commit to deliver. Help each other win.

Application Process

Step 1: Application

Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website.
Step 2: Review

A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process.
Step 3: Interview 1

You’ll then have a telephone interview/one to one conversation with a recruiter.
Step 4: Interview 2

As you progress, you’ll be invited to attend a face to face or virtual interview.
Step 5: Feedback

Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!

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