Lead SharePoint Developer

GFL Environmental Inc.; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Lead SharePoint Developer to guide the evolution of their digital workplace for over 3,000 colleagues. This role involves leading a skilled team to implement user-centered solutions across SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365. Candidates should have extensive experience in SharePoint Online development, team leadership, and a strong grasp of agile practices. This hybrid position offers a competitive package with generous benefits.

Benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution

Health benefits through a Cash Plan

Two paid community volunteering days a year

25 days annual holiday

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in SharePoint Online and M365 development.
• Experience leading technical teams to deliver digital collaboration solutions.
• Strong programming skills in relevant technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and deployment of SharePoint Online sites.
• Manage a team of SharePoint developers to ensure quality.
• Oversee workflow and automation development using Power Platform.

Skills

SharePoint Online

M365 development

JavaScript/TypeScript

.NET (C#, ASP.NET Core)

Agile methodologies

Azure DevOps

Tools

Power Platform

PowerShell

PnP

Job description

Lead SharePoint Developer page is loaded## Lead SharePoint Developerlocations: Worthing: FALMERtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 11, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR7786**Closing Date**2026-02-11**Job Title:** Lead SharePoint Developer**Location:** Durrington, hybrid working**Contract Type:** Permanent**Hours:** 37 hours**Salary:**Market rate**About the role**This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the evolution of our digital workplace for over 3,000 colleagues. As our SharePoint Development Lead, you’ll shape the future of collaboration, content governance, and user experience across SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365.You’ll head up a small, skilled SharePoint development team within our Content and Collaboration function, driving modern, secure, user‑centred solutions that transform how the business works, shares, and communicates.**What you will be responsible for:**You’ll be the strategic and technical lead for all SharePoint development, ensuring we deliver solutions that are scalable, secure, and brilliantly designed.Typical responsibilities include:* Leading the design, build and deployment of SharePoint Online sites, structures, and digital experiences.* Managing and mentoring a team of SharePoint developers, driving quality and continuous improvement.* Working with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions that deliver real value.* Overseeing workflow, form, and automation development using Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate).* Driving ECM best practice, from metadata standards to content lifecycle and user adoption.* Providing technical leadership across ECM architecture, integrations, performance improvements, and migrations.* Ensuring governance, compliance, and security standards are applied consistently across the M365 environment**Additional role requirements*** This role incorporates Agile delivery, DevSecOps practices, and ownership of CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps.* Expected to lead our Content & Collaboration Centre of Excellence, supporting and coaching citizen developers.* Occasional out‑of‑hours work may be required to support high‑impact changes or platform updates.**What you’ll bring to the role****Essential*** Proven expertise in SharePoint Online and M365 development, including SPFx, PowerShell, PnP, and the Power Platform.* Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, including Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps.* Experience leading technical teams and delivering enterprise‑level digital collaboration solutions.* Programming skills across .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core), JavaScript/TypeScript, and frameworks such as React.* Experience working with Azure DevOps and cloud‑based architectures.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.**Desirable*** Scrum Master or Product Owner certification.* Experience in UX, design thinking, or user research within digital product development.Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creationAt Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- )**Our Commitment to Diversity**We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.#LI-HM2#LI-Hybrid* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 25 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options