SharePoint Administrator / Developer

We are looking for a SharePoint Administrator / Developer within our Technology Team. You will be an experienced and capable SharePoint Administrator / Developer with a proven track record in setting up and configuring SharePoint sites. You’ll be adept at handling change, including changing requirements. You are considered an expert by your colleagues and are happy to share your knowledge with others and have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

You will have worked extensively with core SharePoint functionality as well as functionality provided by add-ons, apps, and integrations. You will have experience in configuring SharePoint to produce custom reports based on colleagues’ needs. You also keep up to date with developments in the SharePoint and wider Microsoft 365 ecosystem and consider how they may add value to the Fund.

Interview Date: Week commencing 30th September – online

Location: UK - with the expectation of travel to offices when required, particularly Birmingham where the majority of the team are based

We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience of investigating, analysing, agreeing, and documenting stakeholder needs and requirements. 
• Configuring the company SharePoint systems to specified requirements.
• Developing and maintaining new sites (Hub, Communication & Team sites)
• Designing, coding, and implementing scalable applications.

Desirable criteria

• Extending SharePoint functionality with forms, web parts, and application technologies.
• Testing and debugging code
• Troubleshooting software issues.
• Maintaining and updating SharePoint applications.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)