Job Description
Contract Opportunity: SharePoint Specialist / Consultant
Location: London or Sheffield (Hybrid – 1–2 days in Sheffield, occasional travel to London)
Contract Length: 6 Months
Rate: £550/day (Umbrella)
Are you a SharePoint expert with a passion for designing elegant, scalable solutions and leading seamless migrations? We’re looking for a SharePoint Specialist/Consultant to join a high-impact transformation project within a respected Financial Services organisation.
In this key role, you’ll play a central part in the delivery of an Information and Records Management transformation, with SharePoint at the heart of the solution.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Lead and execute the migration of content from Azure storage and network drives into SharePoint Online.
* Design and develop SharePoint architecture, taxonomy, and structure aligned to organisational needs.
* Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into functional SharePoint solutions.
* Provide training and support to users, ensuring adoption and long-term sustainability of the platform.
* Act as the SharePoint SME, offering guidance, documentation, and troubleshooting expertise.
* Support integration and usage of Microsoft 365 tools including Teams, Forms, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Azure Virtual Machines.
* Identify and resolve file issues, link remediation, and data anomalies during migration.
* Use tools such as Microsoft Purview, AIM DataBelt, or eDiscovery platforms to enhance records management.
What You’ll Bring:
* Proven track record in SharePoint development and migration, especially SharePoint Online (O365).
* Strong understanding of SharePoint architecture, best practices, and M365/Entra ID ecosystem.
* Experience managing the full SharePoint project lifecycle, from planning to post-deployment support.
* Ability to assess and select the right tools for migration, ensuring data integrity and user accessibility.
* Experience with Azure storage and VMs, and handling large-scale content moves.
* Clear, confident communication skills, with the ability to engage non-technical users and translate complex ideas.
* A collaborative mindset – able to work closely with business analysts, IT teams, and end users.
* Relevant certifications and a degree or equivalent in IT or related fields.
Bonus Skills:
* Experience with Microsoft Purview, AIM DataBelt, or eDiscovery tools for records management.
* Background in public sector or government settings.
What We’re Looking For:
* A confident, people-focused team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Detail-oriented and organised, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Someone who thrives in a hybrid work model and can adapt to varied work environments and stakeholder needs.
Ready to bring your SharePoint expertise to a high-visibility, meaningful transformation project?
Apply now and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your skills will drive real change.
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