Looking for new challenges? Do you want to have an impact and join a business where you can make the difference? Join our Microsoft Alliances Team The Alliances team at Softcat drives strategic vendor success with sharp focus and collaborative expertise. They're the architects of our vendor strategy, working seamlessly across functions to ensure we have the right alignments to the right vendors to support our technology proposition. Working diligently with our vendors they will ensure that we have the right strategic vision that aligns to our goals and objective, reviewing market opportunities & innovating to ensure Softcat, alongside our vendors stay as market leaders. Success. The Softcat Way. Softcat is a major UK success story in technology solutions. We're a £1 billion+ pa turnover business with offices nationwide and a sterling industry reputation. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. Our success is down to our people - and the platform we give them to prove their potential. Driving strategic growth through Microsoft The Microsoft Specialist is responsible for leading & owning the end to end co-sell referral process within Softcat. This includes building & maintaining a strong relationship with Microsoft - Softcat's largest vendor - to drive pipeline opportunities & accelerate partner-led growth. The role is pivotal in aligning Softcat's sales motion with Microsoft's "Always on" co-sell strategy, and ensuring seamless collaboration between both organisations. As a Microsoft Specialist, you'll be responsible for: Building and integrating the co-sell referral process into Softcat's CRM, aligned with Microsoft workflows Delivering against co-sell metrics and providing strategic insights to refine execution Managing referral activity from deal creation to closure, with clear reporting and analysis Facilitating strong seller relationships between Softcat and Microsoft to boost opportunity conversion Articulating Softcat's value to Microsoft, positioning us as a trusted partner across key service areas We'd love you to have Experience working with Microsoft or a similarly high-calibre channel partner in an alliances or sales role Knowledge of Microsoft's co-sell programmes, Partner Centre, and MCAPS priorities Strong skills in building relationships and managing stakeholders effectively Excellent communication abilities, with confidence influencing across teams Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently Relevant sales and technical certifications, ideally MS-900, AZ-900, and SC-900 We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Sep 13, 2025
Full time
Looking for new challenges? Do you want to have an impact and join a business where you can make the difference? Join our Microsoft Alliances Team The Alliances team at Softcat drives strategic vendor success with sharp focus and collaborative expertise. They're the architects of our vendor strategy, working seamlessly across functions to ensure we have the right alignments to the right vendors to support our technology proposition. Working diligently with our vendors they will ensure that we have the right strategic vision that aligns to our goals and objective, reviewing market opportunities & innovating to ensure Softcat, alongside our vendors stay as market leaders. Success. The Softcat Way. Softcat is a major UK success story in technology solutions. We're a £1 billion+ pa turnover business with offices nationwide and a sterling industry reputation. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. Our success is down to our people - and the platform we give them to prove their potential. Driving strategic growth through Microsoft The Microsoft Specialist is responsible for leading & owning the end to end co-sell referral process within Softcat. This includes building & maintaining a strong relationship with Microsoft - Softcat's largest vendor - to drive pipeline opportunities & accelerate partner-led growth. The role is pivotal in aligning Softcat's sales motion with Microsoft's "Always on" co-sell strategy, and ensuring seamless collaboration between both organisations. As a Microsoft Specialist, you'll be responsible for: Building and integrating the co-sell referral process into Softcat's CRM, aligned with Microsoft workflows Delivering against co-sell metrics and providing strategic insights to refine execution Managing referral activity from deal creation to closure, with clear reporting and analysis Facilitating strong seller relationships between Softcat and Microsoft to boost opportunity conversion Articulating Softcat's value to Microsoft, positioning us as a trusted partner across key service areas We'd love you to have Experience working with Microsoft or a similarly high-calibre channel partner in an alliances or sales role Knowledge of Microsoft's co-sell programmes, Partner Centre, and MCAPS priorities Strong skills in building relationships and managing stakeholders effectively Excellent communication abilities, with confidence influencing across teams Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently Relevant sales and technical certifications, ideally MS-900, AZ-900, and SC-900 We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Looking for new challenges? Do you want to have an impact and join a business where you can make the difference? Join our Microsoft Alliances Team The Alliances team at Softcat drives strategic vendor success with sharp focus and collaborative expertise. They're the architects of our vendor strategy, working seamlessly across functions to ensure we have the right alignments to the right vendors to support our technology proposition. Working diligently with our vendors they will ensure that we have the right strategic vision that aligns to our goals and objective, reviewing market opportunities & innovating to ensure Softcat, alongside our vendors stay as market leaders. Success. The Softcat Way. Softcat is a major UK success story in technology solutions. We're a £1 billion+ pa turnover business with offices nationwide and a sterling industry reputation. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. Our success is down to our people - and the platform we give them to prove their potential. Driving strategic growth through Microsoft The Microsoft Specialist is responsible for leading & owning the end to end co-sell referral process within Softcat. This includes building & maintaining a strong relationship with Microsoft - Softcat's largest vendor - to drive pipeline opportunities & accelerate partner-led growth. The role is pivotal in aligning Softcat's sales motion with Microsoft's "Always on" co-sell strategy, and ensuring seamless collaboration between both organisations. As a Microsoft Specialist, you'll be responsible for: Building and integrating the co-sell referral process into Softcat's CRM, aligned with Microsoft workflows Delivering against co-sell metrics and providing strategic insights to refine execution Managing referral activity from deal creation to closure, with clear reporting and analysis Facilitating strong seller relationships between Softcat and Microsoft to boost opportunity conversion Articulating Softcat's value to Microsoft, positioning us as a trusted partner across key service areas We'd love you to have Experience working with Microsoft or a similarly high-calibre channel partner in an alliances or sales role Knowledge of Microsoft's co-sell programmes, Partner Centre, and MCAPS priorities Strong skills in building relationships and managing stakeholders effectively Excellent communication abilities, with confidence influencing across teams Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently Relevant sales and technical certifications, ideally MS-900, AZ-900, and SC-900 We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Sep 13, 2025
Full time
Looking for new challenges? Do you want to have an impact and join a business where you can make the difference? Join our Microsoft Alliances Team The Alliances team at Softcat drives strategic vendor success with sharp focus and collaborative expertise. They're the architects of our vendor strategy, working seamlessly across functions to ensure we have the right alignments to the right vendors to support our technology proposition. Working diligently with our vendors they will ensure that we have the right strategic vision that aligns to our goals and objective, reviewing market opportunities & innovating to ensure Softcat, alongside our vendors stay as market leaders. Success. The Softcat Way. Softcat is a major UK success story in technology solutions. We're a £1 billion+ pa turnover business with offices nationwide and a sterling industry reputation. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. Our success is down to our people - and the platform we give them to prove their potential. Driving strategic growth through Microsoft The Microsoft Specialist is responsible for leading & owning the end to end co-sell referral process within Softcat. This includes building & maintaining a strong relationship with Microsoft - Softcat's largest vendor - to drive pipeline opportunities & accelerate partner-led growth. The role is pivotal in aligning Softcat's sales motion with Microsoft's "Always on" co-sell strategy, and ensuring seamless collaboration between both organisations. As a Microsoft Specialist, you'll be responsible for: Building and integrating the co-sell referral process into Softcat's CRM, aligned with Microsoft workflows Delivering against co-sell metrics and providing strategic insights to refine execution Managing referral activity from deal creation to closure, with clear reporting and analysis Facilitating strong seller relationships between Softcat and Microsoft to boost opportunity conversion Articulating Softcat's value to Microsoft, positioning us as a trusted partner across key service areas We'd love you to have Experience working with Microsoft or a similarly high-calibre channel partner in an alliances or sales role Knowledge of Microsoft's co-sell programmes, Partner Centre, and MCAPS priorities Strong skills in building relationships and managing stakeholders effectively Excellent communication abilities, with confidence influencing across teams Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently Relevant sales and technical certifications, ideally MS-900, AZ-900, and SC-900 We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Looking for new challenges? Do you want tohave animpactandjoin a business where you canmake the difference? Join our Microsoft Alliances Team The Alliances team at Softcat drives strategic vendor success with sharp focus and collaborative expertise. They're the architects of our vendor strategy, working seamlessly across functions to ensure we have the right alignments to the right vendors to suppor click apply for full job details
Sep 12, 2025
Full time
Looking for new challenges? Do you want tohave animpactandjoin a business where you canmake the difference? Join our Microsoft Alliances Team The Alliances team at Softcat drives strategic vendor success with sharp focus and collaborative expertise. They're the architects of our vendor strategy, working seamlessly across functions to ensure we have the right alignments to the right vendors to suppor click apply for full job details
A leading consultancy with offices in Leeds is looking to appoint a Procurement Specialist to join their team on a 12-month FTC. Acting as the first point of contact for all issues relating to facilities and procurement, the successful candidate will be available at short notice as this role is to start imminently. Key duties will include; Processing and managing all procurement related requests Raising purchase orders, receipting and invoice checking, in relation to IT and Facilities Managing day to day procurement activities, reporting, on / off boarding staff, updating our internal systems, and supporting documentation including the management of the asset database Updating internal policies and procedures Manage the overall supplier relationships This is a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Specialist looking for that next step and the opportunity to work with this global organisation. In this fully office-based role, the successful applicant will have; A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a procurement environment Excellent customer service skills Excellent organisational, written, and oral communication skills Strong IT skills - proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 Commerciality - including total cost of ownership, driving commercial value Sustainability - Sustainable procurement methodologies Previous experience of Dynamics 365 and FreshService are an advantage Must be comfortable with working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment If you are available at short notice and can commit to this 12-month FTC, please send your CV for immediate review.
Sep 12, 2025
Full time
A leading consultancy with offices in Leeds is looking to appoint a Procurement Specialist to join their team on a 12-month FTC. Acting as the first point of contact for all issues relating to facilities and procurement, the successful candidate will be available at short notice as this role is to start imminently. Key duties will include; Processing and managing all procurement related requests Raising purchase orders, receipting and invoice checking, in relation to IT and Facilities Managing day to day procurement activities, reporting, on / off boarding staff, updating our internal systems, and supporting documentation including the management of the asset database Updating internal policies and procedures Manage the overall supplier relationships This is a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Specialist looking for that next step and the opportunity to work with this global organisation. In this fully office-based role, the successful applicant will have; A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a procurement environment Excellent customer service skills Excellent organisational, written, and oral communication skills Strong IT skills - proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 Commerciality - including total cost of ownership, driving commercial value Sustainability - Sustainable procurement methodologies Previous experience of Dynamics 365 and FreshService are an advantage Must be comfortable with working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment If you are available at short notice and can commit to this 12-month FTC, please send your CV for immediate review.
Your new company Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering innovative and resilient IT solutions across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing IT Operations team and shape the future of technology delivery. This role is offered as a 12 Months FTC and is based remotely with occasional travel. Your new role As Head of IT Operations, you will oversee the delivery of business-as-usual IT services, lead service desk operations, and drive continuous improvement across systems and processes. You'll play a pivotal role in designing end-to-end technical solutions, supporting bids and tenders, and managing supplier relationships to ensure value and performance.You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and the wider Technology Directorate, contributing to strategic planning and ensuring alignment with the organisation's roadmap. This role also includes leading contract transitions, implementing robust governance, and championing a solutions-focused culture. What you'll need to succeed Proven leadership in IT operations, service desk management, and supplier engagement Experience managing multidisciplined teams including a service desk Strong experience in technical solution design, bid writing, and contract mobilisation Expertise in Microsoft technologies such as Azure, Power BI, and ITIL frameworks Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to drive innovation, efficiency, and secure operational practices Relevant qualifications (e.g. ITIL, Six Sigma, Degree in IT or related field) What you'll get in return A strategic leadership role with real impact Opportunity to shape IT operations and influence business growth Collaborative working environment with senior leadership Competitive salary up to Circa 70,000 and benefits package Career development and training opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Sep 11, 2025
Full time
Your new company Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering innovative and resilient IT solutions across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing IT Operations team and shape the future of technology delivery. This role is offered as a 12 Months FTC and is based remotely with occasional travel. Your new role As Head of IT Operations, you will oversee the delivery of business-as-usual IT services, lead service desk operations, and drive continuous improvement across systems and processes. You'll play a pivotal role in designing end-to-end technical solutions, supporting bids and tenders, and managing supplier relationships to ensure value and performance.You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and the wider Technology Directorate, contributing to strategic planning and ensuring alignment with the organisation's roadmap. This role also includes leading contract transitions, implementing robust governance, and championing a solutions-focused culture. What you'll need to succeed Proven leadership in IT operations, service desk management, and supplier engagement Experience managing multidisciplined teams including a service desk Strong experience in technical solution design, bid writing, and contract mobilisation Expertise in Microsoft technologies such as Azure, Power BI, and ITIL frameworks Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to drive innovation, efficiency, and secure operational practices Relevant qualifications (e.g. ITIL, Six Sigma, Degree in IT or related field) What you'll get in return A strategic leadership role with real impact Opportunity to shape IT operations and influence business growth Collaborative working environment with senior leadership Competitive salary up to Circa 70,000 and benefits package Career development and training opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
