SharePoint Administrator; Client Side

ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS - Other

SharePoint Administrator (Client Side)

Permanent

Position – SharePoint Administrator
Location – UKAEA Site
Travel – Required in the office 3 days per week and 2 remote
Arrangement – Staffed

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferrable.

The role is accountable to the JDR Management Systems Project Manager for the development of a medium to long-term JDR Programme-wide strategy for the effective planning and delivery of the JDR SharePoint platform to meet current and anticipated JDR Programme requirements whilst ensuring immediate SharePoint requirements are met. They will manage the production of technical documentation (including strategy, design philosophy, design bases and other technical framework definition documents), and prepare the JDR Programme SharePoint system for transition to sustainable “business as usual” (BAU) operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The person undertaking this role shall be responsible to:
• Collaborate with UKAE Computing & SharePoint Admin Teams to ensure alignment with organizational standards and requirements.
• Design and implement SharePoint infrastructure in line with programme and UKAEA specifications.
• Install, configure, and upgrade SharePoint systems to maintain optimal functionality.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls for secure and efficient operations.
• Develop and maintain content databases and site collections to support business needs.
• Coordinate with developers to deploy and support custom SharePoint solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for end-users and system issues.
• Monitor system performance, security, and capacity, addressing stability and availability concerns.
• Plan and execute backup and disaster recovery operations for SharePoint environments.
• Create and maintain documentation for policies, procedures, and user guides.
• Deliver training and guidance to end-users and project teams to ensure effective SharePoint usage.
• Collaborate with IT teams (network, systems, software) to resolve integration and framework issues.

Core Knowledge Areas

• SharePoint architecture:
  Sites, libraries, workflows, permissions management
• Microsoft 365 ecosystem:
  Integration with Teams, One Drive, Power Automate
• Power Shell scripting for SharePoint administration & automation
• SharePoint security:
  Access control, user permissions
• Backup, restore, recovery processes
• Monitoring & reporting tools for SharePoint performance

Data governance, compliance, and security requirements

Experience

• Configuring and managing SharePoint security settings
• Planning and managing SharePoint for complex programme/project requirements
• Working with hybrid SharePoint environments (Desirable)
• Using SharePoint add‑ins, third‑party tools, and enterprise integrations
• Troubleshooting SharePoint issues and optimising performance
• Managing permissions, compliance, and governance
• Working across on‑premises and cloud environments

Soft Skills

• Managing compliance, and governance
• Planning and supporting complex SharePoint deployments
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and team collaboration.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly and assess wider implications.
• Mentoring and coaching capability to build team competence.

Employee Staff Benefits:

• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes:
  Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme* (After 1 year of service)

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