Microsoft Purview Specialist (Grade 7)
University of Manchester | Hybrid Working
Shape how one of the UK’s leading universities protects and uses its data
We’re looking for a Microsoft Purview Specialist to play a key role in securing and governing our Microsoft 365 data environment.
This is an opportunity to work at scale – supporting world-class research and education – while helping the University balance innovation, collaboration and compliance.
What you’ll be doing
Lead the design and delivery of Microsoft Purview solutions across Microsoft 365
Implement data protection controls including Information Protection, DLP and retention policies
Partner with IT, Information Governance and research teams to enable secure, compliant data use
Own and evolve our Purview roadmap, ensuring continuous improvement and adoption
Support risk monitoring, investigations and regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR, FOI, SAR)
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
What you’ll bring
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview and M365 security/compliance tooling
Understanding of data governance and regulatory frameworks
Ability to strike the right balance between security, usability and productivity
Experience in complex environments (e.g. higher education, research or enterprise)
Why join us?
Work on enterprise-scale data governance in a globally recognised University
Be part of a forward-thinking Digital Workplace team
Help shape the future of AI, Microsoft 365 and secure collaboration
Hybrid working with strong flexibility and support
Our benefits include:
• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: James Hampton
Email Address: James Hampton
james.hampton@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries and administrative support
lewis.burne@manchester.ac.uk
Technical and job portal support
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
