M365/SharePoint Architect

Version 1 Solutions Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced M365/SharePoint Architect to help clients transition to SharePoint Online and navigate the modern digital workplace. This role entails strategic leadership and technical expertise, including guiding migrations and implementing governance models. Candidates should have a strong background in M365 architecture and excellent communication skills. This position offers unique opportunities to develop AI capabilities while ensuring successful digital transformations.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share

Career Progression & mentorship

Flexible/remote working

Financial Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Wellbeing schemes

Qualifications

• Strong background in M365 architecture, especially SharePoint Online.
• Proven experience leading SharePoint migrations from on-premises to Online.
• Direct experience with SharePoint Online configuration and migration tooling.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through migrations to SharePoint Online.
• Ensure the right design and governance model is established.
• Advise on incorporating AI into business processes.

Skills

M365 architecture

SharePoint Online

Governance

Stakeholder influence

Power Platform

Communication skills

Microsoft Copilot

AI leveraging

Education

Microsoft certifications (MS-600, MS-700, MS-740)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced M365/SharePoint Architect to help our clients reimagine their digital workplace. This role requires a blend of strategic leadership and technical experience. You will be experienced in guiding customers through major migrations from on-premises SharePoint to SharePoint Online, guiding the customer through the transition, and ensuring the right design and governance model is established and provide trusted advice in shaping the broader M365 landscape. You will be a trusted advisor, bringing a blend of technical knowledge, business consulting expertise and ability to influence the customer at all levels. This role also offers a unique opportunity to advance your AI skills, building on Version 1\'s AI native approach. By working at the forefront of Microsoft\'s AI ecosystem, you will have the chance to shape and deliver transformational solutions for customers using Copilot, Copilot Studio, and the wider AI capabilities within Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. You\'ll play a key role in helping organisations reimagine how they work, embedding AI into business processes and user experiences, while developing your own expertise as a trusted advisor in enterprise AI adoption.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in M365 architecture (especially SharePoint Online), including governance, compliance, security, and adoption.
• Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders in demanding environments, setting expectations, presenting options, and influencing decisions.
• Proven experience leading SharePoint migrations from on-premises to Online.
• Direct experience with SharePoint Online configuration, migration tooling, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and its integration with SharePoint/M365.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Copilot and its adoption patterns.
• Exceptional communication skills to explain technical concepts in accessible terms, winning over both technical teams and business leaders.
• A passion for leveraging AI and modern digital tools to revitalise legacy systems.

Desirable

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-600, MS-700, MS-740, or equivalent Architect certifications).
• Experience with broader M365 ecosystem components (Teams, Exchange Online, Security & Compliance).
• Exposure to Azure services that complement M365 (e.g., Identity, Integration).
• Change management / adoption experience.

About Version 1

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We\'re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland\'s premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We\'re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it\'s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we\'ll invest in you!

Benefits

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company\'s profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people\'s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1\'s Annual Excellence Awards & \'Call-Out\' platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.