SharePoint Migration Assistant (x2) at Eversheds Sutherland, Manchester, £Contract Rate

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What To Expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.

About The Role

Eversheds Sutherland are seeking two SharePoint Migration Assistants, on a contract basis, to join our existing Project delivery team. You will work closely with a project team to support the conversion of SharePoint pages from Classic to Modern.

Key Responsibilities

• Rebuild legacy SharePoint classic pages as modern pages within SharePoint Online, ensuring accuracy of content and consistency of presentation
• Reformat and migrate page content, including text, images and hyperlinks, in line with modern SharePoint design standards and firm branding requirements
• Apply agreed metadata and taxonomy structures in accordance with migration guidelines to support effective search, knowledge management and compliance
• Undertake thorough quality assurance checks on migrated pages, confirming the functionality of links, embedded documents and web parts
• Work closely with the Knowledge Systems team to adhere to established migration processes, escalating issues promptly where required
• Maintain clear documentation of progress and highlight any discrepancies or risks identified during the migration to support timely resolution
  
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel and Teams, to support effective collaboration and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to follow defined processes and work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to ensure accuracy in content transfer and formatting
• Effective communication skills, enabling clear clarification of requirements and timely escalation of issues to the project team
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage repetitive tasks efficiently and to deadline
  
  

• Working knowledge of SharePoint or a comparable content or site management platform
• Understanding of metadata and taxonomy principles and their application in content management
• Experience of content migration, data entry or similar projects requiring a high level of accuracy and consistency
• Experience of working within a legal or professional services environment
  
  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset, with a willingness to support colleagues and actively contribute to IT-wide initiatives, discussions and continuous improvement activities
• A solution-focused approach, with the ability to identify, resolve or proactively mitigate issues as they arise
• A consistently professional, proactive and flexible approach, demonstrating commitment, accountability and a willingness to contribute beyond core responsibilities