Sharepoint Consultant

Job Title: SharePoint Migration Specialist – Data Clean-Up

Location: Remote

Contract Type: Contract

Role Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced SharePoint Migration Specialist to support a critical data clean-up initiative as part of our SharePoint migration project. The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing, organising, and optimising legacy SharePoint environments with a focus on Archiving and Deletions, User Access Management, and Folder Structuring.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Archiving & Deletions
   
   

• Conduct comprehensive audits of existing SharePoint sites to identify outdated, redundant, or obsolete content.
  
  
• Develop and implement archiving strategies in line with organisational data retention policies.
  
  
• Coordinate with stakeholders to validate deletion candidates and ensure safe removal of unnecessary data.
  
  

1. User Access Management
   
   

• Review and document current user access permissions across SharePoint sites and libraries.
  
  
• Collaborate with IT Security and business units to define appropriate access levels.
  
  
• Implement streamlined, role-based access controls and remove legacy or inactive users.
  
  

1. Folder Structuring
   
   

• Analyse existing folder structures for inefficiencies and inconsistencies.
  
  
• Design and implement optimised folder hierarchies to improve usability and searchability.
  
  
• Ensure alignment with metadata and tagging strategies to support future governance.
  
  Required Skills & Experience:
  
  
• Proven experience in SharePoint Online and/or SharePoint 2013/2016/2019 migrations.
  
  
• Strong understanding of SharePoint architecture, permissions, and content management.
  
  
• Experience with data clean-up, archiving, and restructuring in enterprise environments.
  
  
• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for SharePoint administration tasks.
  
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
  
  Desirable:
  
  
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Power Automate, or third-party migration tools (e.g., ShareGate, AvePoint).
  
  
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
  
  
• Background in information architecture or records management.
  
  How to Apply:
  
  Please submit your CV and your contact details, and I will be in touch