IT Manager - Microsoft 365

IT Manager - Nonprofit Organisation (Remote - with occasional office attendance)
Are you passionate about technology and driven by a desire to help others?
An exciting opportunity has come up for an IT Manager to join a leading nonprofit organisation that's making a real difference across communities in the UK.
This is a fantastic role for someone who is curious, proactive, and always looking to learn and support others - while building a rewarding career in the nonprofit sector.

The Role
As the IT Manager, you'll take ownership of the organisation's IT systems (excluding Salesforce), supporting day-to-day operations while leading essential technology projects.
You'll play a key role in managing a major SharePoint migration project, ensuring smooth transitions, enhancing how staff collaborate, and helping optimise their digital tools for the future.
This is a mix of hands-on technical support, project leadership, and strategic planning - ideal for someone who enjoys making a real difference with technology.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing first-line IT support and training to staff
• Managing IT infrastructure and Microsoft365 environments
• LeadingSharePoint migration projects, including:
  • Planning and executing the move from on-premises servers to SharePoint Online with minimal disruption
  • Preserving and managing metadata and tagging structures for compliance and content discoverability
  • Migrating and implementing term stores, content types, and managed metadata fields
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to define metadata requirements and optimise the user experience
  • Using migration tools such as ShareGate, Metalogix, or AvePoint for analysis, mapping, and data transfer
  • Conducting post-migration checks to ensure metadata integrity and search functionality
• Working with external IT suppliers to ensure high-quality support and services
• Maintaining security standards, including GDPR and Cyber Essentials compliance
• Supporting broader tech innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation

What They're Looking For
The organisation is seeking someone who loves solving problems, enjoys working with people, and has a real appetite for continuous learning and personal growth.
Ideal candidates will bring:

• 3+ years of IT management experience
• Strong experience with SharePoint Online, SharePoint Server (2013/2016/2019), and Microsoft 365
• A proven track record of successful SharePoint migrations
• Knowledge of metadata management, taxonomy, and tagging best practices
• Experience using SharePoint migration tools (e.g., ShareGate, Metalogix, AvePoint)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills
• A genuine passion for working in or supporting the nonprofit sector

Desirable:

• Microsoft365 certifications

Why This Opportunity?

• Impactful work - your expertise will directly support services that empower communities across the UK
• Supportive culture - focused on collaboration, kindness, and personal development
• Hybrid working - offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Career growth - opportunities for learning, development, and meaningful projects