Job Description

Microsoft Purview Specialist
Salary: 53,000 - 60,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (Office: West Bromwich)
We are looking for a highly skilled Microsoft Purview Specialist to focus on the hands-on delivery and technical configuration of our data protection suite. Working from established requirements, you will be responsible for executing a Proof of Concept (PoC) and rolling out technical controls across the organisation.
A vital part of this role involves acting as a subject matter expert to our internal Compliance Team. You will assist them in moving from manual processes to automated workflows within Microsoft Purview, providing the technical expertise and documentation they need to be successful in their roles.
What the role will look like:

• Technical Implementation & PoC

• Proof of Concept Execution: Build and configure a scoped Proof of Concept environment to test Sensitivity Labels and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies.

• System Configuration: Perform the day-to-day technical setup of Microsoft Purview components, including labelling, encryption, and retention policies.

• Policy Deployment: Transition validated PoC configurations into production, ensuring minimal disruption to business users.

• Technical Documentation

• Configuration Guides: Maintain detailed Technical Configuration Documentation that captures all settings and policies in the environment.

• User Manuals: Create clear "How to" guides for the Compliance Team to ensure they can manage alerts and audits effectively.

• Operational Playbooks: Document standard operating procedures for handling data leaks or classification errors.

• Compliance Support & Training

• Technical Liaison: Act as the dedicated SME for Microsoft Purview, work with stakeholders to assist in transitioning from manual auditing to using Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager.

• Practical Training: Deliver 1:1 or group training sessions via Microsoft Teams to demonstrate internal teams how to use tools like Content Explorer and Activity Explorer.

• Feature Roadmap: Provide briefings on the Purview roadmap, including new features and changes, ensuring internal teams are thinking strategically about how Purview impacts the environment

What you will bring to the role:

• Prior experience working within a Financial Institution or a similarly highly regulated industry (e.g., Healthcare or Legal).

• Previous hands-on experience configuring and managing Microsoft Purview.

• Proven track record of configuring sensitivity labels, DLP policies, and retention policies.

• Ability to provide clear technical support and training to non-technical stakeholders.

• Familiarity with financial services regulations and compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX, or specific FCA/PRA guidelines is a significant advantage.
• Ideally hold a Certification in SC-400 (Information Protection Administrator) certification or similar.

• A foundational understanding of Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams) and how data flows between these services.

• Ecosystem Integration: Knowledge of how Purview policies interact with M365 apps (e.g., how a label affects a file in a Teams chat).

• Interest or foundational knowledge in Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI and securing Microsoft Copilot.

We Value a diverse range of skills and experiences here at the West Brom. So even if you don't meet every single requirement listed in the job description but are passionate about the role, we still encourage you to apply.
What's in it for you:

• We pride ourselves on our development opportunities and always look to promote from within wherever possible,
• Holiday starting at 175 hours (25 days) plus bank holidays that grow with your time with us and the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday each year,
• 2 paid volunteering days a year,
• Living Pensions: Pension scheme starting at 5% contribution from you and 7% contribution from us, and we'll match your further contributions up to 10.6%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave with paid fertility treatment, neonatal and pregnancy loss leave,
• Life assurance provided by the Society at 4 times your salary,
• Yearly performance related pay scheme and pay review,
• Private medical insurance that's discounted when your time with us grows, with the option to include family members,
• Salary Sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Car Scheme,
• A Perkbox account - giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and loads more!
• And much more, from flexible working options, wellbeing support and a whole heap of warm West Bromness.

Why choose the West Brom?
At the West Brom we appreciate that our employees are unique individuals with differing needs depending on their specific circumstances and stages in life. When we say our people are the West Brom's biggest asset that doesn't mean just viewing them as employees. We're proud of our heritage and absolutely believe that the West Brom is a great place to work. Our employers are the heart of bringing our new vision to life- where our customers and communities own a more secure future. Everyday, through the work they do together and the care they show, they're helping turn that vision into real and lasting.
We're a Disability Confident Leader and encourage disabled applicants and all from diverse backgrounds to apply. We'll do what we can to adjust our recruitment journey and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet what we're looking for. If you need any support with applying to one of our roles, get in touch at careers@westbrom.co.uk.
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Head Office: 2 Providence Place West Bromwich B70 8AF. www.westbrom.co.uk The West Brom is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Register no. 104877. 'the West Brom' is a trading name of West Bromwich Building Society.

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