M365 / SharePoint Administrator (Copilot Readiness – Security & Permissions)
Rate: £400–£450 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote, ideally 1 day per week in London
Duration: 3 months
Role Overview
Seeking a hands-on M365 / SharePoint Administrator to support Copilot readiness by reviewing and securing SharePoint permissions and access. You’ll standardise site configurations, ensure compliance, and work directly with stakeholders to reconfigure sites. Includes show & tells to demonstrate SharePoint and Copilot capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Configure and manage SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Viva Insights in the M365 Admin Centre.
* Review, fix, and standardise permissions, security, and sensitive file access.
* Prepare SharePoint sites for Copilot enablement.
* Work with DTS and stakeholders to reconfigure and validate site structures.
* Support show & tells to highlight Copilot and SharePoint features.
* Collaborate with training, change, and comms teams when needed.
Required Experience
* Proven, hands-on M365 / SharePoint Admin experience (not advisory).
* Experience in large, multi-division environments.
* Strong understanding of:
* SharePoint governance & site architecture
* Permissions models & Microsoft 365 Groups
* M365 security & compliance principles
* Awareness of Copilot technical requirements (deployment not essential).
* Awareness of M365 SCIM (no implementation required).
* Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Scope & Boundaries
* Focused on permissions and security only.
* Group creation handled by other DTS teams.
* Not responsible for full SharePoint admin across the estate.