Intune Platforms Lead

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire The Role We're looking for an experienced Intune Platform Lead to take ownership of our global endpoint management platform and lead the delivery of a secure, scalable, and modern digital workplace experience. This is a leadership role combining deep technical expertise with people management.

You'll be responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Intune, while leading a team of specialists to deliver a secure and seamless user experience across the organisation. Working closely with Security, Infrastructure, and regional IT teams, you will drive platform innovation, support digital transformation initiatives, and ensure endpoint services remain secure, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Intune Platform team, setting priorities and driving successful delivery of roadmap initiatives. Own the design, governance, and lifecycle management of Microsoft Intune, including configuration profiles, compliance policies, security baselines, and application deployment standards. Define and maintain global endpoint management standards and ensure policy consistency across the organisation.

Drive endpoint security and compliance through technologies including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Conditional Access, Bit. Locker, and Attack Surface Reduction policies. Lead Windows and third-party patch management strategy, including Windows Autopatch, deployment rings, and update governance. Oversee device provisioning and lifecycle management across Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and Android Enterprise environments.

Manage Intune application packaging standards, deployment processes, and platform governance. Develop reporting and analytics dashboards to provide insights into compliance, patching, and security posture. Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents. Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Security, and the wider business to deliver platform improvements and strategic outcomes.

Essential Skills/Experience Significant experience within End User Computing (EUC), Workplace Technology, or Endpoint Management in a large-scale enterprise environment. Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Intune and modern endpoint management solutions. Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, identity and access management, and endpoint security.

Experience managing Windows 10/11, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and Android Enterprise devices. Strong understanding of Microsoft Defender technologies, vulnerability management, and security best practices. Experience with Windows Autopatch, Autopilot, and modern device provisioning strategies. Strong Power. Shell scripting and automation skills, including experience with Microsoft Graph API and REST APIs.

Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Intune reporting, and Log Analytics. Proven experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Desirable Skills/Experience Experience with SCCM, co-management, or hybrid endpoint management environments.

Experience with third-party patch management solutions such as Patch My PC. Knowledge of CIS Benchmarks and security frameworks. Microsoft certifications such as MD-102, MS-102, AZ-104, SC-300, SC-200, or SC-401. ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of workplace technology within a global organisation.

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping modern endpoint management strategy, driving digital transformation, and delivering a secure and seamless experience for colleagues worldwide.