Sharepoint Administrator

Take ownership of a business-critical SharePoint platform and shape its future strategy in a complex enterprise environment.
Our Client has a requirement for a SharePoint Administrator, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Culham, on a hybrid basis (3 days on-site).

Role Purpose:

• Develop and implement a medium-to-long-term SharePoint strategy aligned with business needs
• Ensure effective planning, deployment, and optimisation of the SharePoint platform
• Support the transition of SharePoint services into a stable “business as usual” (BAU) environment
• Produce and manage technical documentation including architecture, design frameworks, and governance standards

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with IT and SharePoint teams to align with organisational standards and best practices
• Design, implement and maintain SharePoint architecture for current and future requirements
• Install, configure and upgrade SharePoint environments across on-premise and cloud platforms
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security controls
• Develop and maintain content databases and site collections
• Support the deployment of custom SharePoint solutions alongside development teams
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot end-user and system issues
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and security, ensuring high availability
• Plan and manage backup and disaster recovery processes
• Produce clear documentation including policies, procedures, and user guidance
• Deliver training and support to end-users and internal stakeholders
• Work closely with wider IT functions to resolve integration and infrastructure issues

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong experience administering SharePoint (Server and/or Online)
• Solid understanding of SharePoint architecture including sites, libraries, workflows, and permissions
• Experience working within Microsoft 365 (Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate)
• PowerShell scripting for administration and automation
• Knowledge of SharePoint security, governance, and compliance
• Experience with backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes
• Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise system performance
• Experience managing document libraries and enterprise content systems
• Familiarity with both cloud and on-premise environments
• Basic knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) – desirable
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills

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 Administrators 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.