Sharepoint Administrator

SharePoint Administrator

Culham, Oxfordshire – 0.5 days a fortnight on site

12-month contract | Full-time | Start ASAP - 9th March 2026

£36-41/hour Inside IR35

Are you a SharePoint expert with a strong background in document and information management? UKAEA is seeking a SharePoint Administrator (Document Architect) to design, implement, and govern document management solutions across the JDR Programme. You will ensure programme documentation is structured, controlled, and accessible, supporting compliance, collaboration, and operational efficiency.

This is a high-impact role bridging technical SharePoint administration and document control best practice, enabling sustainable "business as usual" operations for the lifetime of the programme.

• Design and maintain SharePoint-based document management frameworks
• Establish and enforce document control standards, versioning, and metadata structures
• Configure libraries, workflows, and permissions to ensure secure and efficient document flow

• Develop and maintain governance frameworks for storage, retrieval, and archiving
• Monitor compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements
• Support audits and reporting by ensuring accurate, accessible documentation

• Collaborate with programme teams to integrate document management into project delivery
• Provide guidance and training on SharePoint best practices
• Act as subject matter expert for document management queries and advisory support

• Facilitate document flow, submission, review, and approval processes
• Ensure secure archiving and retention compliance
• Perform weekly, monthly, and quarterly checks to maintain standards

• Planning & Preparation (Months 1-2):
  Implement SharePoint architecture, standards, and processes; publish Process & Standards Manual
• Capacity Building (Months 3-4):
  Develop training guides, deliver workshops, embed BAU capability
• Compliance & Best Practice (Ongoing, Quarterly):
  Conduct audits, review processes, maintain governance documentation
• Operational Support (Continuous):
  Monitor document flow, manage archives, support audits and reporting
• Advisory & Recurring Tasks:
  Provide technical advice, resolve document management issues, maintain compliance

• Degree or certification in Business Administration, Information/Records Management, or related discipline

• Strong SharePoint experience (Online and/or Server) for document management
• Expertise in libraries, workflows, permissions, metadata design, and taxonomy
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite and workflow automation tools
• Experience with document management systems (e.g., Aconex, Procore)
• Knowledge of compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements for documentation

• Managing large volumes of digital and physical documentation
• Supporting quality control, verification, and compliance reporting
• Working with hybrid SharePoint environments and integration with enterprise systems

• Excellent organisational, communication, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Effective stakeholder engagement across teams and contractors

• Lead SharePoint document management for a high-profile engineering and decommissioning programme
• Influence governance, compliance, and operational efficiency across the JDR Programme
• Provide training and embed long-term BAU processes
• Flexible working with minimal on-site requirement

If you are a SharePoint-savvy document management professional who thrives in complex programme environments and wants to shape the JDR Programme’s information governance, we want to hear from you.