Microsoft 365 (SharePoint) Developer

  • Edge Hill University
  • Ormskirk, Lancashire
  • 16/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Department Digital Location Hybrid with Ormskirk base Salary £28,778 to £31,236per annum Fixed Term for 12 Months - Maternity Cover Post Type Full Time Closing Date Thursday 23 July 2026 Reference EHA-R

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Microsoft 365 (SharePoint) Developer to join the Digital Department within Digital, Data and Technology.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Developing, maintaining and supporting SharePoint-based intranet sites and Microsoft 365 solutions.
  • Creating and enhancing tools that improve internal processes, productivity and user experience.
  • Working with stakeholders to gather requirements, test solutions and continuously improve services.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile university intranet and gain valuable experience across a wide range of Microsoft 365 technologies in a large, complex organisation. You will be part of a supportive Web Services team, with the chance to see your work used by staff every day and to build skills that are highly transferable across digital and Microsoft 365-focused roles.

As part of the University's ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Wai-Ha Sum, Senior Microsoft 365 (SharePoint) Developer at

About You

As a Microsoft 365 (SharePoint) Developer, you will have:

  • Hands on experience working with Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint Online.
  • Confidence developing and supporting intranet sites and internal solutions.
  • Good understanding of the basics of front-end web development, user experience and accessibility and be comfortable working with colleagues from across the organisation to turn requirements into practical solutions.
  • Great organisational skills, proactive and able to manage own workload, with strong communication skills.
  • A genuine interest in using digital tools to improve how people work.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Benefits

A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).

  • Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities.
  • Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
  • Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
  • A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career.
  • Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.