M365 Copilot Engineer / Specialist Location: London (Hybrid 3:2 – 3 days office, 2 days home, typically Tuesday and Thursday) Length of Contract: 6 Months Pay Rate: Up to £745 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Location Code: 100LS About the Role A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking M365 Copilot Engineer to drive the technical delivery and operational use of Microsoft Copilot solutions across the enterprise. This is a high-impact role within a dedicated Innovation Team, delivering intelligent AI-powered productivity solutions using Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, and other Microsoft technologies. You will serve as the subject matter expert responsible for design, integration, deployment, governance, and ongoing support of Copilot technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead implementation of Microsoft Copilot solutions across Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint Design secure, scalable, and compliant Copilot deployments tailored to business needs Integrate Copilot with enterprise systems using Microsoft Graph API, Azure services, and RESTful APIs Develop and manage custom Copilot agents using Copilot Studio and Azure OpenAI Implement governance, data boundaries, permissions, and responsible AI practices Collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to ensure readiness for deployment Monitor adoption, usage, and feedback for continuous optimisation Lead user enablement including onboarding, documentation, and training Track Microsoft’s Copilot roadmap and apply emerging capabilities Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar Proven experience delivering Microsoft 365 solutions with a focus on Copilot Strong understanding of Microsoft Copilot ecosystem including SharePoint, Teams, and Security Copilot Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure Active Directory, Logic Apps, and API Management Expertise in enterprise architecture and secure solution design Technical Skills Microsoft Graph API REST APIs, OAuth, and JSON Microsoft 365 compliance and identity management Prompt engineering and grounding techniques Custom Copilot development via Copilot Studio Desirable Certifications Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert TOGAF or equivalent About the Team You will be part of an Innovation function that supports Capital Markets and Corporate Banking through emerging technologies, AI, and automation. The team focuses on developing practical and scalable solutions that deliver real business value, collaborating with stakeholders across regions and disciplines. Interested Apply now to join a forward-looking innovation team shaping the future of AI-driven productivity in the financial services sector. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon/Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.