Application Engineer - SharePoint​/M365 Analyst

We are looking for an Application Engineer - SharePoint to help deliver Live West’s document management and Microsoft 365 projects. You’ll support the development and rollout of solutions across SharePoint, Purview and our document management solution, making sure colleagues have the right tools and systems to work effectively.

Working in our Corporate Services directorate, you’ll be focussed on leading improvement projects, but also configuring and maintaining core Microsoft 365 platforms, and ensuring our systems are reliable, secure and well‑documented.

• Lead system improvement and implementation projects across the M365 platform.
• Configure and manage SharePoint Online sites, permissions and supporting features.
• Configure and manage Purview for information labelling and retention.
• Configure and manage integrations for documents across M365 and our core systems.
• Ensure data quality, documentation and handovers into BAU are completed to a high standard.
• Communicate technical information clearly to a wide range of colleagues.

You’ll join a forward‑thinking organisation investing in technology that helps people work smarter and more collaboratively. This role offers a great opportunity to shape solutions, work with modern platforms and grow your expertise across M365.

This is a full time role Fixed Term Contract until December 2026, working 37 hours per week.

Hybrid working is available for this role working 2-3 days in the office dependent on business need. You will be based from one of our main offices.

For further information about this role, and Live West, please view our candidate information pack.

To be successful in your application for the role of Application Engineer - Share Point , you will have the essential skills and experience for a Level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role‑specific skills and experience:

• Strong experience working with SharePoint Online.
• Experience in M365 governance, lifecycle management and security.
• Experience building and deploying solutions using M365 and Azure.
• Ability to work with stakeholders from across the business, at all levels.
• Strong consultancy, communication and influencing skills.
• Good literacy, numeracy and relevant technical certifications (M365, SharePoint, Purview).

• Relevant Microsoft certifications.
• Recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or Agile.
• HND or Degree in a relevant discipline.

Please note, we are unable to provide CoS for this role; therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of this role without requiring a CoS.

• Working Style:
  Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave:
  Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions:
  Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks:
  Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development:
  Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support:
  Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters:
  Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel:
  Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back:
  Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

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