Location: Hybrid / Remote
Contract: Short-term contract
Start: ASAP
Duration: TBC
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Purview specialist to support the implementation of Microsoft Purview, with a particular focus on retention and disposition policies across the organisation.
This is a hands-on role for someone who has substantial practical experience working with Microsoft Purview and SharePoint, and who understands how retention and disposition policies are designed, configured, deployed and managed within a Microsoft 365 environment.
Key responsibilities
* Support the implementation and configuration of Microsoft Purview retention and disposition policies.
* Review existing information, records and retention requirements and translate these into appropriate Purview policies.
* Configure and deploy retention labels, retention policies and related controls.
* Support the application of policies across SharePoint and the wider Microsoft 365 environment.
* Advise on the practical deployment and management of retention policies.
* Identify and resolve configuration, policy and deployment issues.
* Work with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure policies meet business and regulatory needs.
* Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
* Document configurations, processes and recommendations.
Key experience required
* Strong, hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview.
* Significant experience implementing retention and disposition policies.
* Strong Microsoft SharePoint experience, particularly within Microsoft 365.
* Good understanding of Microsoft Purview Information Governance and Records Management capabilities.
* Experience deploying and managing retention labels and policies within a live environment.
* Understanding of how Purview policies interact with SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 services.
* Ability to translate business and compliance requirements into practical technical solutions
