SharePoint Online Administrator

Exide Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of sustainable battery storage solutions is looking for a skilled SharePoint Online Administrator to join their dynamic IT team. This role requires at least 5 years of hands-on experience with SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365, and cloud services. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing digital collaboration platforms and implementing governance policies. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities in an innovative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in SharePoint Online administration within enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain SharePoint Online environments.
• Manage site collections, permissions, and user access.
• Implement governance and compliance policies.
• Develop and deploy SharePoint solutions.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users.
• Stay current with Microsoft 365 and Azure updates.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite

Experience with Azure Active Directory

Strong understanding of SharePoint architecture

Hands-on experience with PowerShell

Knowledge of data governance

Experience in the .Net platform

Experience in SQL Server

Excellent communication skills

Advanced English language skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Job description

About the Company

Exide Technologies ( www.exidegroup.com ) is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centered on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. With a team of 5,000 employees, we provide €1.6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.

Location of the Role

We are flexible in terms of which country this role would be located - Europe wide.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive SharePoint Online Administrator to join our dynamic international IT team. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years’ hands‑on experience in administering SharePoint Online environments including workflows, with deep proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Cloud services. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in the configuration, maintenance, and optimisation of our digital collaboration platforms. The role will report into the Senior Director IT Infrastructure & Operations.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain SharePoint Online environments to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability.
• Manage site collections, permissions, user access, and security groups in accordance with organisational policies.
• Implement and enforce governance, compliance, and data retention policies for SharePoint Online and associated Microsoft 365 services.
• Develop, test, and deploy SharePoint solutions, including workflows, document libraries, lists, and site templates.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyse requirements and deliver innovative solutions that enhance productivity and collaboration.
• Monitor system health, conduct regular audits, and troubleshoot issues related to SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365, and Azure integrations.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users, ensuring efficient adoption and effective use of SharePoint and related tools.
• Stay current with Microsoft 365 and Azure updates, recommending and implementing new features and best practices.
• Coordinate and manage other team members where applicable (may be External resources) to work on and complete SharePoint tasks, initiatives and projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in SharePoint Online administration within enterprise environments.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite (Primarily Teams and Power Platform).
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Active Directory, Azure Security, and related cloud services.
• Strong understanding of SharePoint architecture, permissions, site design, and content management.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration tasks.
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and information protection within Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
• Ability to integrate SharePoint Online with other Microsoft and third‑party services.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills for cloud‑based collaboration platforms.
• Experience in the .Net platform creating and maintaining web applications using WebForms, Web services and CSOM.
• Experience in SQL Server, creating tables and complex queries etc.
• Ability to create and maintain SPFx apps on the SharePoint platform.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Advanced English language skills (C1 – Advanced) would be required for this role.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proactive and self‑motivated, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborative team player, able to work effectively across departments and with diverse groups.
• Customer‑focused mindset, dedicated to delivering high‑quality support and solutions.
• Analytical thinker, able to assess needs and propose effective, scalable solutions.
• Adaptability to rapidly evolving technologies and business requirements.
• Follow IT Demand and Change Advisory Board (CAB) Governance, presenting new requirements for approval.

Pay range and compensation package

This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements including home office working, and a supportive team environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Exide is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Exide is committed to sustainability and value creation, respecting the planet’s limits and fostering positive change for both the environment and people within the global energy storage system.