Purview specialist

Location: Hybrid / Remote Contract: Short-term contract Start: ASAP Duration: TBC Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Purview specialist to support the implementation of Microsoft Purview, with a particular focus on retention and disposition policies across the organisation. This is a hands-on role for someone who has substantial practical experience working with Microsoft Purview and SharePoint, and who understands how retention and disposition policies are designed, configured, deployed and managed within a Microsoft 365 environment. Key responsibilities * Support the implementation and configuration of Microsoft Purview retention and disposition policies. * Review existing information, records and retention requirements and translate these into appropriate Purview policies. * Configure and deploy retention labels, retention policies and related controls. * Support the application of policies across SharePoint and the wider Microsoft 365 environment. * Advise on the practical deployment and management of retention policies. * Identify and resolve configuration, policy and deployment issues. * Work with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure policies meet business and regulatory needs. * Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to internal teams. * Document configurations, processes and recommendations. Key experience required * Strong, hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview. * Significant experience implementing retention and disposition policies. * Strong Microsoft SharePoint experience, particularly within Microsoft 365. * Good understanding of Microsoft Purview Information Governance and Records Management capabilities. * Experience deploying and managing retention labels and policies within a live environment. * Understanding of how Purview policies interact with SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 services. * Ability to translate business and compliance requirements into practical technical solutions