Microsoft Purview Consultant

Computappoint; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working

Certification support

Job summary

Computappoint is seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Purview Compliance Consultant to design and deliver governance and compliance solutions across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through data protection, information governance, and AI readiness while balancing security with usability.

You will lead workshops, translate business requirements into technical controls, and produce high‑quality solution designs and documentation for enterprise and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Purview solutions in a consultancy or customer-facing role.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical governance solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Microsoft Purview governance and compliance solutions.
• Lead customer workshops and discovery sessions.
• Configure retention policies, records management and lifecycle controls.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft 365 Compliance

Information Governance

Data Governance

Information Protection

Records Management

Sensitivity Labels

eDiscovery

Microsoft 365 Security

Education

SC-400 Information Protection and Compliance Administrator

SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect

SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator

SC-200 Security Operations Analyst

SC-900 Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals

Tools

PowerShell automation

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Senior Microsoft Purview Compliance Consultant

A key client of mine, a growing consultancy specialising in Microsoft technologies, is looking to appoint an experienced Microsoft Purview Compliance Consultant to join its expanding security and governance practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant who is passionate about data protection, information governance, compliance, and AI readiness. You'll work with a broad range of organisations, helping them design and implement governance and compliance solutions across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

The Role You’ll act as a trusted advisor to customers, delivering strategic guidance and hands‑on implementation of Microsoft Purview solutions. Working closely with technical and business stakeholders, you'll help organisations strengthen their compliance posture, manage information risk, and prepare for the safe adoption of AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering Microsoft Purview solutions
• Leading customer workshops and technical discovery sessions
• Implementing data protection and information governance controls
• Configuring retention policies, records management, and lifecycle management solutions
• Deploying Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities
• Implementing sensitivity labelling and data classification strategies
• Delivering eDiscovery, audit, and compliance solutions
• Supporting organisations with AI governance and Microsoft Copilot readiness initiatives
• Producing high-quality technical documentation and solution designs
• Providing strategic compliance and governance recommendations to customers

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with candidates who have experience across several of the following areas:

• Microsoft Purview
• Microsoft 365 Compliance
• Information Governance
• Data Governance
• Information Protection
• Records Management
• Sensitivity Labels
• eDiscovery
• Microsoft 365 Security Technologies

You’ll also ideally have

• Previous experience in a consultancy or customer‑facing environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Desirable Experience

Any experience with the following would be advantageous:

• Microsoft Copilot readiness assessments
• AI Governance frameworks
• Microsoft Sentinel
• PowerShell automation
• Regulatory compliance projects
• Security and governance architecture

Certifications

The following certifications would be highly beneficial:

• SC-400 Information Protection and Compliance Administrator
• SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect
• SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator
• SC-200 Security Operations Analyst
• SC-900 Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals

What's on Offer?

• Fully remote working
• Salary of £65,000 - £75,000
• Ongoing training and certification support
• Exposure to cutting‑edge Microsoft security, compliance and AI projects
• Clear career progression opportunities
• A collaborative and highly skilled consultancy team
• Opportunity to work with enterprise and mid‑market customers across a variety of sectors

Type: Permanent