Microsoft Purview Specialist

Searchability®; Wirral; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK organisation is looking for a Microsoft Purview Specialist to enhance their Information Governance capabilities using the full Microsoft Purview suite. In this role, you will expand and optimize the organization’s use of Microsoft Purview, focusing on proper data classification and governance at scale, requiring real-world implementation experience. If you're seasoned in managing sensitive data and compliance within a corporate environment, this could be the opportunity for you. Competitive salary up to £55,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience administering Microsoft Purview.
• Hands-on experience with data classification and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Expand and optimize the organization's use of Microsoft Purview.
• Implement and manage wider Purview feature sets.
• Ensure data is classified, labelled, and monitored correctly.

Skills

Microsoft Purview administration

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Information cataloguing

Data classification

Sensitivity labelling

Data protection regulations (GDPR, DPA)

Job description

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Enterprise Microsoft environment with full Purview licensing
• Opportunity to shape and mature Information Governance capability

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Due to ongoing investment in data governance and compliance, we’re seeking an experienced Microsoft Purview Specialist to join a well‑established UK organisation.

With access to the full Microsoft Purview suite under top‑tier licensing, the business is now looking to fully leverage the platform beyond basic eDiscovery usage and embed robust Information Governance practices across the organisation.

You will be responsible for expanding and optimising the organisation’s use of Microsoft Purview, moving beyond reactive eDiscovery processes into proactive, structured Information Governance.

While eDiscovery is currently in place (largely supporting GDPR/DPA requests), this role will focus on implementing and managing the wider Purview feature set, ensuring data is correctly classified, labelled, protected and monitored across the estate.

This is not a role for someone with surface‑level exposure or purely theoretical knowledge. We’re looking for hands‑on, real‑world experience implementing governance controls in a live enterprise environment — someone who understands the practical challenges and common pitfalls of rolling out Information Governance at scale.

MICROSOFT PURVIEW SPECIALIST ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proven commercial experience administering and implementing Microsoft Purview in a professional environment
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Information cataloguing and data discovery
  • Sensitivity and retention labelling
  • Creating and managing sensitivity and retention policies
  • Manual and automated data classification
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) configuration and monitoring
  • Experience embedding governance frameworks within Microsoft 365 environments
• Strong understanding of data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR, DPA)
• Ability to identify and mitigate common implementation challenges and governance “gotchas”
• Experience working with Legal, Compliance, IT and Security stakeholders

WHAT WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR

• Candidates whose experience is limited to eDiscovery or DSAR request handling only or Individuals with knowledge of Purview gained solely through training courses without practical, hands‑on implementation experience

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail].

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Microsoft Purview, Information Governance, Data Classification, Sensitivity Labelling, Retention Policies, Data Loss Prevention, Insider Risk, Microsoft 365 Security, Compliance, GDPR