M365 Information Governance Specialist

M365 Information Governance Specialist Remote (with occasional travel to London) £675/day Umbrella (Inside IR35) 12-Month Contract The Opportunity We’re supporting a key public sector programme and are looking for an experienced M365 Information Governance Specialist to help shape how information is managed across a large organisation. This role will focus on improving information governance, compliance, and records management within the Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring information is handled securely and in line with policy and legislative requirements. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll act as a subject matter expert for information governance within M365, helping design and implement practical, effective solutions. Key responsibilities include: * Designing and implementing information lifecycle models (retention & labelling strategies) * Applying records management principles (ISO 15489) within M365 * Translating governance policies into practical solutions across SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive * Supporting delivery from discovery through to implementation and assurance * Identifying and managing information risks and complex scenarios * Driving user adoption and behavioural change through training and engagement * Contributing to policies, standards, and guidance What We’re Looking For * Strong background in information & records management * Experience applying information governance within Microsoft 365 * Proven experience designing retention and labelling strategies * Public sector experience, particularly within records management * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Important: This role is not heavily technical — we’re looking for candidates who can apply governance and policy in a practical, user-focused way. Location * Primarily remote * Must be able to travel to a London office as required Additional Details * Inside IR35 * BPSS clearance required * 12-month contract