The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Junior Digital Workplace Coordinator / Content Editor
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering content creation and editing on M365/Confluence, basic user support, understanding content governance rules, and learning internal information structures.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently produces high-quality, error-free content and updates.
- Can independently resolve common user 'how-to' questions.
- Proactively identifies and flags content issues (e.g., outdated information, broken links).
- Demonstrates a keen interest in improving information findability.
- 2
IT Support Analyst (with M365 focus)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Deepening technical understanding of M365 (SharePoint, Teams), troubleshooting access issues, managing user accounts, and understanding the administrative side of collaboration platforms.
You're ready to move on when
- Has a strong understanding of M365 permissions and security.
- Can resolve complex M365-related user issues without escalation.
- Shows an interest beyond pure technical support, focusing on how users *use* the platforms.
- Has experience delivering basic user training on M365 features.
- 3
Administrative Assistant / Office Manager (with digital responsibilities)
3-4 yearsSkills to master
- Experience managing shared drives, internal documentation, and basic intranet content. Developing strong organisational skills and a user-first mindset for internal tools.
You're ready to move on when
- Has taken initiative to organise digital files or improve internal document access.
- Is the 'go-to' person for colleagues struggling with internal systems.
- Demonstrates strong organisational and communication skills.
- Shows a clear interest in moving into a dedicated digital workplace role.