Senior SharePoint/M365 Administrator

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior SharePoint/M365 Administrator to join my client, a large Housing Association who are technologically focussed with a collaborative atmosphere.

This is a permanent role paying up to £62,000 per annum, hybrid working of 2 days per week in their offices in London.

You will be the Subject Matter Expert for the Microsoft Collaboration ecosystem, with a particular focus on Customer Services and business processes, you will be responsible for managing, configuring, and supporting the Microsoft 365 environment, with a strong emphasis on SharePoint Online. Working closely with the SharePoint Developer to gather requirements and assist in the delivery of the SharePoint Online Platform.

Responsibilities as SharePoint/M365 Administrator

• Manage SharePoint farms, sites, and site collections, ensuring proper configuration, permissions, and availability.
• Assist in the administration of the wider M365 Online platform, with a focus on SharePoint Online.
• Provide end-user support, training, and resolve medium to high complexity problem tickets for SharePoint Online.
• Configure SharePoint services and settings, web parts, and workflows, as needed.
• Implement and manage SharePoint security, including user authentication, permissions, and access control.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimise SharePoint infrastructure for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies, perform regular backups, and ensure data integrity and availability.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation related to SharePoint configurations, processes, and best practices.
• Ensure SharePoint configurations align with industry standards, compliance requirements, and organisational policies.
• Stay up to date with changes on the M365 Platform and present them to management where appropriate.

Skills and Experience

• Related Microsoft Office 365 certifications.
• ITILv3 (or above) certification.
• Proven experience as a SharePoint/M365 Administrator, with a strong understanding of SharePoint architecture, configuration, and customer processes.
• 3-5 years' experience in similar sized organisation or larger.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and M365 security models, permissions, and user authentication methods.
• Experience with SharePoint migration, upgrades, and patch management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as a well as collaboratively.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with third-party SharePoint tools and applications.
• PowerApps/PowerShell experience

This is a permanent opportunity working for a large and technologically focussed Housing Association. Paying up to £62,000 with good company benefits and hybrid working of 2 days per week based in London.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.