Database Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 51,000

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Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.

Database Administrator

Worcester

£48,447 - £50,997 per year

35 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pm

Hybrid Working – 3 Days per week in Office

We are seeking an experienced DBA with SQL Server and database skills to join our Technology team based in Worcester. As Cloud Services Engineer (Database) you will provide technical expertise to support the operational delivery, design, development and continuous improvement of Technology Cloud and Database hosting Services at Sanctuary. Attention to detail is important in this role.

The role of Cloud Services Engineer will include:

• Providing technical expertise to support the delivery of Cloud and Database solutions to meet the future needs of the Group
• Delivering day-to-day operations of Database hosting infrastructure services across the Group, contributing to service delivery to ensure that services are efficient, fit-for-purpose, robust and integrated
• Managing the effective resolution of technical infrastructure problems and assisting research for the possibilities of new technologies
• Supporting the management of external suppliers, ensuring value for money, with efficiencies achieved where possible
• Ensuring Database systems are secure and robust to maximise system availability to business users across the Group. This will include database patching, monitoring, backup & recovery

Skills and experiences:

• ITIL Foundation Certificate
• Qualifications in Cloud Solutions: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals & or Azure Data Fundamentals
• Experience of supporting the management of technology infrastructure in a large, complex organization
• Experience in Azure cloud infrastructure technologies e.g. Entra ID, ARC, Compute, Storage, Virtual Desktop, Automation, Monitor, Policy, Azure Data Solutions.

Why work for us?

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary employs more than 14,000 people and manages over 116,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• Role salary is £37,414 with an additional policy allowance of £11,033 per annum (rising to £39,383 with an additional policy allowance of £11,614 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Closing Date: 15 April 2025

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - [e-mail]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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