Microsoft 365 Technical Specialist (SharePoint) - 12 month FTC

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

We’re recruiting for a highly motivated Agile Delivery Lead to join our technology team at Sky, aligned to Sky Business. 

A SharePoint Technical Specialist plays a crucial role in the implementation, customization, and maintenance of SharePoint environments within an organization. Here's a breakdown of their roles and responsibilities: 

What you'll do:

• SharePoint Implementation: planning and executing the deployment of SharePoint solutions tailored to the organization's needs including understanding business requirements, designing the architecture, and configuring SharePoint farms, sites, and services. 
• Customization and Development: customize SharePoint sites and applications by developing custom solutions using tools like Power Automate, Power Apps, and SharePoint Framework (SPFx).
• Integration: SharePoint is often integrated with other systems and applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, ERP systems, and third-party tools. The specialist is responsible for integrating SharePoint with these systems, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability. 
• Administration and Maintenance: manage SharePoint servers, services, and databases, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.
• User Support and Training: provides technical support to end-users, troubleshooting issues, answering queries, and resolving incidents related to SharePoint usage.
• Governance and Compliance: enforce governance policies and best practices to maintain data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Migration and Upgrades: manages SharePoint migrations from older versions or other platforms to the latest version of SharePoint or SharePoint Online.
• Stay Updated with SharePoint Technologies

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrable track record and expertise within SharePoint 
• You’ll have a proven track record using power automate and power apps (Microsoft 365 platform). 
• Clear scripting experience in PowerShell 
• Support the development and operation of software through tools, environments and practices 
• Be responsible for underpinning good development processes including managing tools and testing environments, central code control, maintaining development standards and writing software that automates systems 
• Lead the sharing of knowledge and good practice 

Team overview:

UK&I Technology

Ground-breaking projects. Innovative tech. Top innovation. Join our UK&I Technology team and you’ll work across technology projects that drive our TV, broadband, mobile and Sky Connect services. You’ll be at the heart of delivering the technology roadmaps that support our UK and Ireland businesses, with a focus on customer innovations for Sky Glass. That’s not all. You’ll also design, develop and deliver digital services for millions of customers across the UK.

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• NOW TV free!
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you'll work:

Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space:

Osterley 

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. 

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.  

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.