Microsoft Purview Administrator (SC Cleared)

Posting date:	10 February 2026
Salary:	£350 to £650 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	12 March 2026
Location:	London, London, E14 4HJ
Company:	Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	JN -012026-221147_1770732196

Summary

Microsoft Purview Administrator / Data Governance Support

Contract: 3 months
Rate: £650 per day
Location: Canary Wharf (1 day per week on-site)
IR35: Inside IR35

**Candidates must have active SC Clearance (this normally means you have worked within UK government in the last 12 months)

Role Overview

This contract role provides hands-on administrative and coordination support for the successful implementation of Microsoft Purview. The focus is on configuration, onboarding, and practical setup of data products and governance artefacts, ensuring alignment with established RBAC models and data governance frameworks.

You will play a key role in embedding Purview operationally, supporting both technical and business stakeholders, and ensuring governance processes are robust, accurate, and well-documented.

Key Responsibilities

Purview Configuration & Access Management

• Support Microsoft Purview configuration, including RBAC roles, domains, and policies

• Manage user onboarding and access permissions in line with governance standards

Data Product Setup

• Create and configure data products within Purview

• Ensure accurate linkage to associated data assets and metadata

Metadata, Classification & Labelling

• Apply metadata labels, classifications, and glossary terms to data assets

• Maintain governance artefacts including business glossaries and classification frameworks

Governance Artefact Management

• Update and validate metadata, lineage, and asset relationships

• Support governance workflows, including approvals and controls

Operational Coordination

• Track implementation progress and maintain clear status reporting

• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve configuration, access, or asset-related issues

Knowledge Transfer & Documentation

• Document configurations, processes, and governance practices

• Produce clear handover documentation to support ongoing administration post-contract

Key Outputs & Deliverables

• Purview Configuration Log
  Comprehensive record of configuration settings, RBAC roles, and domain structures

• Access Management Register
  Up-to-date register of users, roles, and permissions aligned to governance requirements

• Data Product Catalogue
  Fully configured data products with complete metadata and labelling

• Governance Artefact Repository
  Maintained glossary terms, classifications, and applied metadata

• Implementation Progress Reports
  Weekly updates covering completed tasks, onboarding status, and outstanding actions

• Process & Handover Documentation
  Clear, step-by-step guidance enabling internal teams to continue administration independently

Key Stakeholder Relationships

You will work closely with:

• Data & AI teams

• Purview delivery and project teams

• Data owners and the wider data community

• Security, Legal, Compliance, Audit, and Architecture stakeholders

Essential Criteria

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Purview

• Hands-on experience administering Purview, including RBAC and access control

• Solid knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and data product concepts

• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.