IT Manager - Microsoft 365

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the nonprofit sector is seeking an IT Manager who is passionate about technology and helping others. This role involves managing IT systems, leading a major SharePoint migration project, and providing essential support to staff. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in communities across the UK while enjoying a supportive culture that emphasizes collaboration and personal growth. With hybrid working options, this position offers flexibility and a chance for career advancement in a meaningful field.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Career growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Impactful work

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT management experience in nonprofit or similar sectors.
• Proven track record of successful SharePoint migrations.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT infrastructure and Microsoft365 environments.
• Plan and execute migration from on-premises servers to SharePoint Online.
• Provide first-line IT support and training to staff.

Skills

IT Management

SharePoint Online

Microsoft 365

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Microsoft365 Certifications

Tools

ShareGate

Metalogix

AvePoint

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

IT Manager - Nonprofit Organisation (Remote - with occasional office attendance)
Are you passionate about technology and driven by a desire to help others?
An exciting opportunity has come up for an IT Manager to join a leading nonprofit organisation that's making a real difference across communities in the UK.
This is a fantastic role for someone who is curious, proactive, and always looking to learn and support others - while building a rewarding career in the nonprofit sector.

The Role
As the IT Manager, you'll take ownership of the organisation's IT systems (excluding Salesforce), supporting day-to-day operations while leading essential technology projects.
You'll play a key role in managing a major SharePoint migration project, ensuring smooth transitions, enhancing how staff collaborate, and helping optimise their digital tools for the future.
This is a mix of hands-on technical support, project leadership, and strategic planning - ideal for someone who enjoys making a real difference with technology.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing first-line IT support and training to staff
• Managing IT infrastructure and Microsoft365 environments
• Planning and executing the move from on-premises servers to SharePoint Online with minimal disruption
• Preserving and managing metadata and tagging structures for compliance and content discoverability
• Migrating and implementing term stores, content types, and managed metadata fields
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define metadata requirements and optimise the user experience
• Using migration tools such as ShareGate, Metalogix, or AvePoint for analysis, mapping, and data transfer
• Conducting post-migration checks to ensure metadata integrity and search functionality
• Working with external IT suppliers to ensure high-quality support and services
• Maintaining security standards, including GDPR and Cyber Essentials compliance
• Supporting broader tech innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation

What They're Looking For
The organisation is seeking someone who loves solving problems, enjoys working with people, and has a real appetite for continuous learning and personal growth.
Ideal candidates will bring:

• 3+ years of IT management experience
• Strong experience with SharePoint Online, SharePoint Server (2013/2016/2019), and Microsoft 365
• A proven track record of successful SharePoint migrations
• Knowledge of metadata management, taxonomy, and tagging best practices
• Experience using SharePoint migration tools (e.g., ShareGate, Metalogix, AvePoint)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills
• A genuine passion for working in or supporting the nonprofit sector
• Microsoft365 certifications

Why This Opportunity?

• Impactful work - your expertise will directly support services that empower communities across the UK
• Supportive culture - focused on collaboration, kindness, and personal development
• Hybrid working - offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Career growth - opportunities for learning, development, and meaningful projects