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 EHA2442-0626-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As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.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 Wai-Ha.Sum@edgehill.ac.uk
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.
Microsoft 365 (SharePoint) Developer in Ormskirk employer: Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and employee well-being. As a Housekeeper, you will enjoy generous benefits including a minimum of 35 days annual leave, access to state-of-the-art leisure facilities, and numerous development programmes to enhance your career. Located in a beautiful campus environment, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming atmosphere for students and staff while being part of a dedicated team committed to high standards and service excellence.
