M365/SharePoint Engineer

M365 / SharePoint Administrator (Copilot Readiness - Security & Permissions)

Rate: £400-£450 per day (Inside IR35)

Location: Remote, ideally 1 day per week in London

Duration: 3 months

Role Overview

Seeking a hands-on M365 / SharePoint Administrator to support Copilot readiness by reviewing and securing SharePoint permissions and access. You'll standardise site configurations, ensure compliance, and work directly with stakeholders to reconfigure sites. Includes show & tells to demonstrate SharePoint and Copilot capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and manage SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Viva Insights in the M365 Admin Centre.
• Review, fix, and standardise permissions, security, and sensitive file access.
• Prepare SharePoint sites for Copilot enablement.
• Work with DTS and stakeholders to reconfigure and validate site structures.
• Support show & tells to highlight Copilot and SharePoint features.
• Collaborate with training, change, and comms teams when needed.

Required Experience

• Proven, hands-on M365 / SharePoint Admin experience (not advisory).
• Experience in large, multi-division environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  • SharePoint governance & site architecture
  • Permissions models & Microsoft 365 Groups
  • M365 security & compliance principles
• Awareness of Copilot technical requirements (deployment not essential).
• Awareness of M365 SCIM (no implementation required).
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Scope & Boundaries

• Focused on permissions and security only.
• Group creation handled by other DTS teams.
• Not responsible for full SharePoint admin across the estate.