Lead SharePoint Designer

Salary: £46,900 - £70,300

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

Opportunity:

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

We are seeking a skilled SharePoint Designer Support Specialist to join our IT team. This role focuses on creating, maintaining, and supporting SharePoint sites, workflows to optimise business processes and user support for SharePoint 2019, SharePoint Online and Microsoft B2B. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in SharePoint design, experience in troubleshooting issues, and a solid understanding of user experience principles. SharePoint related responsibilities include site construction, permissions, user requests, and incident resolution.  Other responsibilities include managing user onboarding, access and offboarding processes via internal tools.  

This role is instrumental in bringing the value of the SharePoint platform and customer success to the programs funding the position. The candidate must be able to research, design, develop, and/or modify the SharePoint related solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain SharePoint sites, subsites, and workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and create customised SharePoint solutions.
• Provide technical support for applications resolving incidents, issues, and service requests in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Enterprise IT team to align SharePoint strategy, structure and governance with organisation objectives
• Work closely with IT infrastructure teams to resolve network, server, or hardware issues affecting application performance.
• Develop SharePoint pages using SharePoint Designer and other tools.
• Create training materials and provide training to users on SharePoint functionalities.
• Use Share Gate for data migration operations and site migrations

Benefits:

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in SharePoint design, development and support
• Proficiency in InfoPath, 2019 Workflows, and Power Platform support and creation experience
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in troubleshooting SharePoint issues.
• Experience in SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365, SaaS, and hybrid environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience collaborating with IT teams on strategy, structure, and governance is a plus.

Security clearance:

Due to the nature of our projects, you must be Sole UK National for this clearance type.

You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: [email protected].

Why join us?

• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.

• A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
• Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.

Ready to apply?

Yes – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support: [email protected].

No, I don’t think this role is right for me – Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.