Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy seeks a Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant to support clients with data governance and compliance strategies. The role focuses on implementation of Microsoft Purview solutions, managing a team, and ensuring best practices across various client projects. The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Microsoft Purview and related technologies, driving innovative and compliant solutions for diverse industries.

Benefits

Pension

Private health

Life assurance

Bonus

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering Microsoft Purview solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
• Thorough understanding of Purview features: Information Protection, eDiscovery, Data Lifecycle Management.
• Ability to present findings and technical designs clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Microsoft Purview solutions for clients.
• Manage and support a team of consultants.
• Advise on best practices for data governance and compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft 365

Azure

Job description

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Senior Microsoft Purview Consultant, Preston, Lancashire

Client: Stable

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

The Opportunity

I am working with a truly innovative and dynamic major IT consultancy that boasts an impressive portfolio of clients across diverse markets.

As part of their expansion plans, they are looking for a dynamic Senior Lead Purview Consultant to join the team and support and advise their clients on the implementation and enablement of Microsoft Purview and associated M365 and Azure Technologies, including end-to-end data governance, compliance, and risk management solutions.

The Role

You will work across various clients in different industries, collaborating closely with internal teams. Your key responsibility will be leading the delivery of Microsoft Purview solutions—helping clients navigate complex data governance, compliance, and risk management requirements.

You will provide strategic and technical oversight across projects, acting as both a trusted advisor and hands-on lead. You’ll support the development of team capabilities and overall service offerings within Microsoft Purview, as well as audit and optimize existing deployments, designing and implementing scalable compliance architectures.

Daily management activities, or supporting daily management activities, for a team of Senior Consultants, Consultants, and Junior Consultants.

Evaluate, recommend, and implement Microsoft Purview technologies to support data classification, protection, retention, and compliance across Microsoft 365 and Azure.

Design and deploy Purview features such as eDiscovery, Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Communication Compliance, and Information Barriers.

Advise on and implement best practices for Insider Risk Management and regulatory compliance using Purview's advanced tools.

Support integration of Purview with Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.

Assess and review customer cloud security posture across multiple solutions and technologies.

Liaise with customers, stakeholders, and team members to ensure alignment of security strategies with business goals.

The Person:

Hands-on experience delivering Microsoft Purview solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.

A thorough understanding of Purview features, including:

• Information Protection (Sensitivity Labels, encryption, etc.)
• eDiscovery & Communication Compliance
• Data Lifecycle Management & Records Management

Ability to clearly present findings, recommendations, and technical designs to clients and internal stakeholders.

A passion for problem-solving, collaborative teamwork, and creating innovative solutions.

Broad knowledge of Microsoft Security products such as Microsoft Entra (Identity, Identity Protection, Identity Governance, Internet Access, Private Access), Microsoft 365 Defender (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps), Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.

Due to project sensitivity, either SC Clearance or eligibility for SC clearance is required.

The Package

The company offers an extensive benefits package including pension, private health, life assurance, bonus, and remote working options. They foster a great team ethos and prioritize best practices in the workplace.