SharePoint Administrator Location: Culham, Oxfordshire (Hybrid – 3 Days On-Site) ? Contract Duration: 12 Months Working Pattern: Full-Time | 5 Days per Week
We are seeking an experienced and proactive SharePoint Administrator to support the delivery of a major programme within a technically complex and highly collaborative environment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and managing a modern SharePoint platform that supports programme-wide information management, collaboration, governance, and operational excellence. The Opportunity As SharePoint Administrator, you will:
Develop and implement a long-term SharePoint strategy and roadmap
Design, configure, and maintain SharePoint environments and architecture
Manage permissions, user access, content databases, and site collections
Support integrations across Microsoft 365 tools including Teams, OneDrive, and Power Automate
Deliver technical documentation, governance procedures, and user guidance
Provide troubleshooting, system monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery support
Deliver user training and knowledge transfer across programme teams
Collaborate with infrastructure, software, and network teams to ensure seamless operation
Key Responsibilities ? SharePoint Strategy & Architecture Develop programme-wide SharePoint governance and architecture strategies
Align solutions with standards and industry best practice
Support future Business-as-Usual (BAU) operational readiness
? System Administration & Support Install, configure, upgrade, and optimise SharePoint systems
Monitor performance, security, capacity, and system availability
Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
? User & Content Management Administer permissions, access controls, and content libraries
Maintain site collections and document management structures
Ensure compliance with governance and information management standards
? Collaboration & Training Work closely with developers and IT support teams
Provide technical support and issue resolution
Deliver training and coaching to end-users and stakeholders
What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience administering SharePoint Server and/or SharePoint Online
Experience managing SharePoint within complex project or programme environments
Knowledge of:Experience troubleshooting performance and system issues SharePoint architecture and permissions
Microsoft 365 integration
PowerShell scripting
Security and governance frameworks
Backup and disaster recovery processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable Microsoft SharePoint or Azure certifications
Experience working in hybrid SharePoint environments
Knowledge of SharePoint customisation and web technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
Experience with third-party integrations and automation tools
Why Join This Programme? Work on a technically advanced and nationally significant programme
Hybrid working arrangement with collaborative on-site engagement
Opportunity to shape long-term digital collaboration and information management strategy
Be part of a forward-thinking engineering and technology environment
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for SharePoint Administrator looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
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