SharePoint Developer/Administrator

Are you ready to shape the future of digital collaboration and content management?

Southern Water is undergoing an exciting IT transformation, redefining how we deliver IT support and services. As part of this journey, our Enterprise Content Management (ECM) team is expanding its capabilities and resilience.

This role sits within the Digital Workspace team, supporting our M365 stack and driving innovation in collaboration and tooling.

You’ll work closely with Software Engineering, Service Delivery, and Project Delivery teams to ensure applications are supported and projects delivered to the highest standards.

What you will be responsible for:

• Develop and maintain templated SharePoint sites and solutions based on business requirements.
• Implement new releases of SharePoint applications, including configuration, testing, and integration.
• Provide 2nd line support for SharePoint applications and assume administrator responsibilities for SharePoint Online.
• Support SharePoint incoming demand pipeline and operational manual workflow
• Assist in producing specifications and designs for SharePoint applications aligned with enterprise architecture.
• Implement mechanisms for structured and unstructured information storage and access.
• Develop and execute test schedules to ensure quality of deployed solutions.
• Liaise with integration teams and suppliers during development and implementation phases.
• Analyse business needs and create lean processes for Enterprise Content Management.
• Ensure robust documentation and support for new and upgraded applications.

• Strong experience in SharePoint Online administration and development.
• Familiarity with M365 stack, Power Platform, and ECM principles.
• Ability to create technical documentation and deliver user training.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential

• Proven experience in SharePoint development and support.
• Strong understanding of enterprise content management and collaboration tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and deliver high-quality solutions.

Desirable

• Experience with automation workflows and integration using Power Automate.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow and ITIL processes.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation

“At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you-even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.”

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