About this role
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 16 February 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 08 February 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC8 £41,972.91 to £45,990 per year
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Bankhead, Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.
Job Details
This role is based within Business Technology Solutions (BTS) and is a full-time position working 36 hours per week.
You will earn a competitive salary of £41,972.91 to £45,900 pro rata and have access to a range of benefits including local and national discounts for supermarkets, restaurants, and retail.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Collaboration and Productivity Solutions (CaPS) Competency Centre within Business Technology Solutions (BTS), working with Microsoft Power Platform and CoPilot technologies to drive digital transformation across Fife Council.
Key responsibilities will include:-
Lead the implementation and governance of CoPilot features within the Power Platform, ensuring alignment with organisational policies and compliance requirements.
Develop, document, and enforce best practices for the use of CoPilot, including prompt engineering, data privacy, and responsible AI usage.
Act as the subject matter expert for CoPilot, providing guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders on AI-driven automation and productivity enhancements.
Monitor and report on the performance, adoption, and impact of CoPilot solutions, identifying opportunities for further optimisation.
Collaborate with IT security and compliance teams to ensure CoPilot integrations meet all regulatory and organisational standards.
Serve as the escalation point for complex CoPilot-related support issues or incidents.
Drive the safe and effective adoption of CoPilot across business units, ensuring users are empowered to leverage AI responsibly.
Develop and deliver support and resources to upskill staff in CoPilot usage and AI best practices.
Lead Proof of Concepts (PoCs), Proof of Value (PoV) and pilot projects to demonstrate the value and capabilities of CoPilot in real-world scenarios.
Work with the Business Change Team and other services ensuring a co-ordinated and collaborative approach is taken.
The Person
Educated to SCQF level 8 which includes HND or SVQ Level 4 or equivalent vocational experience, accreditation in a computing / systems or related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience in the design and use of IT solutions and tools that meet business needs.
Ability to translate logical designs into physical solutions.
Experience in the production of clear and detailed documentation for customers and colleagues.
Requires the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and work independently as needed, depending on the nature of the tasks.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering continuous learning, staying abreast of the latest features, and adhering to best practices within the Power Platform.
Experience in the design, implementation, and governance of IT solutions, ideally within the Microsoft Power Platform and/or AI-driven environments.
Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience in developing and delivering training or support resources.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently as required.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of developments in AI and Power Platform technologies.
Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance requirements in a public sector context.
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As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a “blended working” arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.
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About Fife Council
Fife Council is committed to making the Kingdom the best place to do business. Fife Council is the third largest local authority in Scotland. We employ approximately 18,000 people who provide 900 different services to over 366,900 people. The services we provide range from education, social work, housing, and community services to transportation, looking after the environment and developing the economy.
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What you'll do
- The role involves leading the implementation and governance of CoPilot features within the Power Platform and acting as a subject matter expert for CoPilot. Responsibilities also include monitoring performance and collaborating with IT security teams to ensure compliance.
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