Sharepoint Engineer
Post Introduction
The Technology Team provides business as usual (BAU) and project support services across the National Church Institutions (NCIs. From End User Support to Cloud Infrastructure, we provide subject matter expertise for all aspects of Technology. Predominantly using the Microsoft ‘stack’ of tools (Office 365, Azure, InTune, DevOps etc) we have a cloud-first approach that enables diverse business units a stable and predictable platform to deliver on their goals and objectives. We are planning a full-scale Sharepoint rollout in 2026 and would prefer to have in-house resource to plan and implement this important change.
This role is for an experienced SharePoint Engineer to join the team on an initial 12-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a brand-new SharePoint Online solution that will support multiple business units across the organisation.
You’ll work closely alongside a dedicated Project Manager and be instrumental in designing, implementing, and migrating users to the new platform. Each business unit has unique needs and ways of working, so this role requires someone with a proven track record in delivering diverse SharePoint implementations, excellent communication skills, and a strong technical understanding of Microsoft 365 technologies.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Extensive hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing SharePoint Online solutions in complex organisational environments
- Expertise in configuring SharePoint architecture, security, permissions, and integration with Microsoft 365 services
- Proficiency with SharePoint migration tools and methodologies for large-scale content migration, demonstrating hands-on experience of this
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve technical issues across SharePoint and related Microsoft 365 services
- Up-to-date knowledge of SharePoint governance, compliance, and security best practices
- Strong hands-on knowledge of SharePoint Online, including site collections, permissions management, content types, metadata, and Power Platform integrations
- Experience designing solutions that cater to varied organisational structures and workflows
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical audiences
- Experience working in cross-functional project teams and managing change in complex environments
- Hands-on experience with SharePoint Framework (SPFx) for custom development and modern site design.
- They need to know how to use PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
- Experience with SharePoint REST API, PnP, and Power Automate for workflow automation.
- Experience with SharePoint Syntex, metadata management, and advanced search configuration.
- A competitive salary, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department’s needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK’s leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity

