SharePoint Administrator

Location: Culham, Oxfordshire (Hybrid – 3 Days On-Site)
⏳ Contract Duration: 12 Months
Working Pattern: Full-Time | 5 Days per Week

We are seeking an experienced and proactive SharePoint Administrator to support the delivery of a major programme within a technically complex and highly collaborative environment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and managing a modern SharePoint platform that supports programme-wide information management, collaboration, governance, and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

As SharePoint Administrator, you will:

• Develop and implement a long-term SharePoint strategy and roadmap
• Design, configure, and maintain SharePoint environments and architecture
• Manage permissions, user access, content databases, and site collections
• Support integrations across Microsoft 365 tools including Teams, OneDrive, and Power Automate
• Deliver technical documentation, governance procedures, and user guidance
• Provide troubleshooting, system monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery support
• Deliver user training and knowledge transfer across programme teams
• Collaborate with infrastructure, software, and network teams to ensure seamless operation

Key Responsibilities

✔ SharePoint Strategy & Architecture

• Develop programme-wide SharePoint governance and architecture strategies
• Align solutions with standards and industry best practice
• Support future Business-as-Usual (BAU) operational readiness

✔ System Administration & Support

• Install, configure, upgrade, and optimise SharePoint systems
• Monitor performance, security, capacity, and system availability
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning

✔ User & Content Management

• Administer permissions, access controls, and content libraries
• Maintain site collections and document management structures
• Ensure compliance with governance and information management standards

✔ Collaboration & Training

• Work closely with developers and IT support teams
• Provide technical support and issue resolution
• Deliver training and coaching to end-users and stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience administering SharePoint Server and/or SharePoint Online
• Experience managing SharePoint within complex project or programme environments
• Knowledge of:Experience troubleshooting performance and system issues
  • SharePoint architecture and permissions
  • Microsoft 365 integration
  • PowerShell scripting
  • Security and governance frameworks
  • Backup and disaster recovery processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

• Microsoft SharePoint or Azure certifications
• Experience working in hybrid SharePoint environments
• Knowledge of SharePoint customisation and web technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
• Experience with third-party integrations and automation tools

Why Join This Programme?

• Work on a technically advanced and nationally significant programme
• Hybrid working arrangement with collaborative on-site engagement
• Opportunity to shape long-term digital collaboration and information management strategy
• Be part of a forward-thinking engineering and technology environment

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 Administrator 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.