Purview Implementation Co-Ordinator

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is seeking a Purview Implementation Co‑Ordinator to support the implementation of Microsoft Purview. This role involves hands-on configuration, onboarding, and management of data products while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Microsoft Purview, experience in administration, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. The position is permanent and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to contribute to data governance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Purview is essential.
• Hands-on experience with administration and RBAC principles.
• Familiarity with metadata management and data frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Purview configuration and RBAC roles.
• Manage user onboarding based on governance standards.
• Create and configure data products within Purview.
• Apply classifications and glossary terms to assets.
• Track implementation progress and maintain reports.
• Document processes for ongoing administration.

Skills

Understanding of Microsoft Purview

Experience with Microsoft Purview administration

Familiarity with data governance concepts

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Collaborative work with stakeholders

Job description

Role Profile

Purview Implementation Co‑Ordinator

Division and Directorate: Data & Artificial Intelligence (DDSS)

Location: London / Glasgow / Cardiff

Number of positions: 1 (Permanent)

Approach: External

Purpose

To provide hands‑on administrative and coordination support for the successful implementation of Microsoft Purview at Ofgem. This role will focus on configuration, onboarding, and hands‑on setup of data products and governance artefacts, ensuring alignment with Ofgem's RBAC model and governance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Configuration & Access Management:
  • Assist with Purview configuration, including RBAC roles, domains, and policies.
  • Manage user onboarding and permissions in line with governance standards.
• Data Product Setup:
  • Manually create and configure data products within Purview.
  • Ensure correct linkage to associated assets and metadata.
• Metadata & Labelling:
  • Apply meta labels, classifications, and glossary terms to assets.
  • Maintain governance artefacts such as business glossaries and data classifications.
• Governance Artefact Management:
  • Update and validate metadata and lineage information.
  • Support integration of governance workflows and approval processes.
• Operational Coordination:
  • Track implementation progress and maintain status reports.
  • Liaise with internal teams to resolve configuration or asset‑related issues.
• Knowledge Transfer:
  • Document processes and provide clear handover notes for ongoing administration.

Key Outputs and Deliverables

• Configuration Log:
  Complete record of Purview configuration settings, RBAC roles, and domain structures.
• Access Management Register:
  Up‑to‑date list of user roles and permissions aligned with governance requirements.
• Data Product Catalogue:
  Fully configured data products with associated metadata and labels.
• Governance Artefact Repository:
  Maintained glossary terms, classifications, and metadata applied to assets.
• Implementation Progress Report:
  Weekly updates on configuration tasks, onboarding status, and outstanding actions.
• Process Documentation:
  Clear, step‑by‑step guidance for internal teams to continue administration post‑contract.

Key Stakeholder Relationships

Internal

• Data & AI Team
• Purview Project Team
• DDSS Directorate
• Key working relationships with the data community: Data Owners, Information Champions, DDAT, Security, Legal, Compliance, Audit and Architecture

Role Criteria

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria below (not more than 1250 words).

In the event of receiving a large number of applications an initial sift may take place on just the identified lead criteria indicated below.

Essential

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Purview
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview administration and RBAC principles.
• Familiarity with data governance concepts, metadata management, and data product frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and business stakeholders.