SharePoint Consultant (Part-Time)

Salary: £39,000 - 45,000 per year

Requirements

• Proven experience as a SharePoint Online Consultant (freelance or in-house)
• Strong hands-on ability with SharePoint configuration, site administration, and content management
• Understanding of SharePoint architectural principles, including site collections, hubs, and information architecture
• Familiarity with permissions models, governance, and lifecycle management
• Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) is beneficial
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable SharePoint solutions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently
• Not required to be a very senior or enterprise-level architect, but must be confident advising and delivering
• Experience within the Higher Education sector is a plus
• Familiarity with SharePoint migration tools (e.g., ShareGate, Mover) is a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 governance and admin centre is a plus
• Experience working with SMEs or mid-sized organisations is a plus
• Skills in documentation and training material creation are a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct a discovery and scoping phase to understand current SharePoint usage, requirements, content, and workflows
• Provide technical guidance on SharePoint architecture, site structure, permissions, security, and governance
• Configure and customise SharePoint Online sites, libraries, lists, metadata, and automations (e.g., Power Automate)
• Assist in planning and delivering migration activities, content restructuring, and adoption improvements
• Optimise existing SharePoint environments, identifying quick wins and long-term enhancements
• Produce clear documentation, including solution designs, configuration records, and governance recommendations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business requirements
• Provide light ongoing support and advisory input as needed

Technologies

• Architect
• Support
• Microsoft 365
• Security
• SharePoint
• Office 365

More

We are looking for a freelance SharePoint Consultant to support a series of upcoming projects on a part-time, flexible basis. The ideal candidate will be hands-on in SharePoint configuration and customisation, while bringing a solid understanding of technical architecture. This role focuses on shaping solutions, advising on best practices, and delivering practical outcomes. Engagement is freelance with an estimate of 20-30 days over 6 months, including approximately 3 days for initial scoping, followed by around 5 days per month. We offer remote working with occasional meetings as required.

last updated 16 week of 2026