Microsoft 365 Governance Consultant
Posted Today by Skillsbay
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: We're seeking experienced Information Governance specialists to lead a large-scale M365 programme aimed at enhancing information governance and mitigating risks. The role focuses on applying governance principles rather than heavy technical delivery, specifically within SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive. Candidates should have a strong background in records management and be adept at shaping best practices in a digital environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Acting as the lead for information governance across M365 (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
- Designing retention and labelling strategies aligned to policy and legislation
- Applying records management principles into practical, real-world solutions
- Identifying risks, gaps and complex scenarios and putting the right controls in place
- Working with stakeholders to improve behaviours, adoption and governance maturity
- Supporting policy, guidance and assurance activities
Key Skills:
- Strong background in information and records management
- Experience working within public sector environments
- Proven experience designing lifecycle, retention and labelling strategies
- Good understanding of standards such as ISO 15489
- Ability to engage with both business and technical stakeholders
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We're supporting a large-scale M365 programme focused on strengthening information governance and reducing risk across a complex environment.
We're looking for experienced Information Governance specialists with a strong background in records management to help shape and embed best practice across M365.
This role is less about heavy technical delivery and more about applying solid governance principles in a modern digital environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Acting as the lead for information governance across M365 (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
- Designing retention and labelling strategies aligned to policy and legislation
- Applying records management principles into practical, real-world solutions
- Identifying risks, gaps and complex scenarios and putting the right controls in place
- Working with stakeholders to improve behaviours, adoption and governance maturity
- Supporting policy, guidance and assurance activities
What we're looking for:
- Strong background in information and records management
- Experience working within public sector environments
- Proven experience designing lifecycle, retention and labelling strategies
- Good understanding of standards such as ISO 15489
- Ability to engage with both business and technical stakeholders
Due to the nature of the work, applicants will need to meet standard background requirements.