SharePoint Platform SME

Adecco; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an experienced SharePoint Platform SME in Manchester to own and support a critical enterprise SharePoint environment, spanning on‑premise and cloud solutions. The role requires leading upgrades, migrations, and technical governance while ensuring platform stability and performance.

You will provide 3rd line support, collaborate with infrastructure and security teams, and produce documentation to guide operations. This onsite role commands a salary in the £45k–£50k range.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience supporting SharePoint Server 2019.
• Experience with SharePoint SE (Subscription Edition).
• Knowledge of SharePoint Online / Microsoft 365 environments.
• Proven experience administering and supporting large-scale SharePoint farms.
• Strong understanding of Search, Managed Metadata, User Profile Services, Content Databases, and Distributed Cache.
• Experience troubleshooting complex SharePoint platform and infrastructure issues.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, IIS, and supporting SharePoint technologies.
• Experience delivering SharePoint upgrades, migrations, and platform improvements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the SharePoint platform.
• Provide 3rd Line support for complex SharePoint-related incidents and service requests.
• Support, maintain, and optimise SharePoint Server 2019, SE, and Online environments.
• Lead platform upgrades, patching activities, and migration projects.
• Manage and support SharePoint Search services, ensuring optimal search performance.
• Troubleshoot platform, infrastructure, and application issues across the SharePoint estate.
• Work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to maintain platform availability.
• Monitor platform health and implement governance, security, and operational best practices.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards, and support procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to stakeholders and project teams.

Skills

SharePoint Server 2019

SharePoint Subscription Edition

SharePoint Online / Microsoft 365

Large-scale SharePoint farms

SharePoint Search Services

Managed Metadata Services

User Profile Services

Content Databases

Distributed Cache

Windows Server / IIS

SharePoint upgrades & migrations

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience supporting SharePoint Server 2019.
• Experience with SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE).
• Knowledge of SharePoint Online / Microsoft 365 environments.
• Proven experience administering and supporting large-scale SharePoint farms.
• Strong understanding of SharePoint Search Services, Managed Metadata Services, User Profile Services, Content Databases, and Distributed Cache.
• Experience troubleshooting complex SharePoint platform and infrastructure issues.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, IIS, and supporting SharePoint technologies.
• Experience delivering SharePoint upgrades, migrations, and platform improvements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the SharePoint platform.
• Provide 3rd Line support for complex SharePoint-related incidents and service requests.
• Support, maintain, and optimise SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint Subscription Edition, and SharePoint Online environments.
• Lead platform upgrades, patching activities, and migration projects.
• Manage and support SharePoint Search services, ensuring optimal search performance and user experience.
• Troubleshoot platform, infrastructure, and application issues across the SharePoint estate.
• Work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to maintain platform availability and performance.
• Monitor platform health and implement best practices for governance, security, and operational excellence.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards, and support procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to stakeholders and project teams.

Technologies:

• Cloud
• Support
• Microsoft 365
• Security
• SharePoint
• Windows
• Office 365
• DevOps

More:

We are seeking an experienced SharePoint Platform SME to take ownership of a critical enterprise SharePoint environment. We will rely on you as the technical authority for the SharePoint platform, ensuring the stability, performance, and ongoing development of both on-premises and cloud-based solutions. You will play a key role in platform support, troubleshooting complex issues, and leading upgrade and migration initiatives, including the transition from SharePoint 2019 to SharePoint Subscription Edition. This role is based in Manchester and requires 5 days a week onsite, with a salary of £45,000 - £50,000.

last updated 37 week of 2026