Microsoft 365/Sharepoint Consultant

Employment: Full-time Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: As a Microsoft 365 / SharePoint Consultant, you will work closely with our customers to design, implement and optimise Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online solutions, supporting digital transformation, data migration and information governance initiatives. Working within our Data Services team, you will support organisations across the Energy sector, helping them modernise their information environments, migrate legacy content and establish secure, well-governed collaboration platforms. This is a hands-on consultancy role combining solution design with technical delivery, with a strong emphasis on SharePoint information architecture, Microsoft Purview and information governance. You will work directly with customers to design and implement secure, compliant Microsoft 365 environments, while supporting complex data migration and modernisation programmes. As the Microsoft 365 / SharePoint Consultant, you will: Work directly with customers to understand business requirements, assess existing environments and recommend appropriate Microsoft 365 and SharePoint solutions. Design and implement SharePoint Online environments, including site architecture, document libraries, metadata, taxonomy, content types and permissions. Lead and deliver migrations from legacy file shares and SharePoint environments into SharePoint Online, using tools such as ShareGate and Microsoft migration tooling. Design and implement information governance and compliance solutions using Microsoft Purview, including sensitivity labels, retention policies and data classification. Develop migration strategies covering discovery, data assessment, information architecture, security, testing and cutover planning. Establish SharePoint governance frameworks to support effective information management, secure collaboration and ongoing platform management. Use PowerShell and PnP scripting to automate migration activities, site provisioning and administrative processes. Advise customers on Microsoft 365 best practices, including information security, access management and Copilot readiness. Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders and end users throughout solution design, implementation and adoption. Produce solution documentation, provide technical guidance and support the successful transition of solutions into operational use. Requirements We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 / SharePoint professional who combines strong technical expertise with a consultative approach to solution design and delivery. You will bring: Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing SharePoint Online solutions within Microsoft 365 environments. Proven experience planning and delivering SharePoint and file-share migrations, including the use of ShareGate or equivalent migration tools. Practical experience designing SharePoint information architecture, including metadata, taxonomy, content types, site structures and permissions. Hands-on experience configuring Microsoft Purview capabilities, particularly sensitivity labels, retention policies, data classification and information protection. Experience developing and implementing information governance frameworks and Microsoft 365 best practices. Strong PowerShell scripting skills, ideally including PnP PowerShell, to support automation and migration activities. Experience working directly with customers or business stakeholders to gather requirements, lead technical discussions and translate business needs into practical solutions. A good understanding of Microsoft 365 security, compliance and access management. The ability to take ownership of technical delivery, from initial discovery and solution design through to implementation and handover. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to provide technical recommendations and challenge requirements where appropriate. Experience with Power Automate, Microsoft Teams governance, Microsoft 365 Copilot readiness or wider Microsoft 365 transformation programmes would be advantageous. Benefits At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments. #LI-PD1