Database Administrator

Database Administrator Agile Hybrid Homeworking (office base Norwich)
Full time, 37 hours a week, Monday – Friday
Starting Salary at £30,541 per annum, with future progression opportunities to £32,489
Permanent Contract

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Database Administrator to join our digital team. This role is responsible for managing and maintaining our database systems to ensure their optimal performance, security, integrity and availability.

Responsibilities

1. Monitoring database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required
2. Create data export scripts to be used by the Data Team for reporting
3. Implement and maintain SSIS packages
4. Creating technical and functional documentation and ensure that is reviewed and maintained accurately
5. Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner and provide incident support to staff
6. Install, configure and upgrade database management systems (DBMS)

About You

The successful candidate will have:

1. Certification in database administration (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator or equivalent)
2. 2 years’ experience in a database administrator role
3. Knowledge of database management systems (e.g. SQL Server)
4. Proficiency in database performance tuning and optimisation
5. Experience with database backup and recovery procedures
6. Experience in creating data update and export scripts

About Us

Broadland Housing Association offers more than 5,700 quality homes across Norfolk and North Suffolk believing that everyone deserves a home that meets their needs; we offer a caring, effective and high-quality service that is fair to everyone. We are one of the top 25 Housing Organisations to work for in the UK and feature in the top 50 organisations to work for in the East of England.

We are a Hybrid Homeworking employer - with a 60/40 split (60% home/up to 40% office). As the role requires attendance at Broadland premises, candidates must live within a 75-minute commute of their office location (Norwich, NR1 1HU). Full details can be discussed at the interview process.

Benefits

1. Enhanced annual leave starting from 22 days, plus a day off for your Birthday, a Volunteering Day and a Personal day!
2. Generous contributory pension scheme!
3. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you when you need it!
4. Health Cash Plan – claiming for things such as Eye Test and Prescriptions as well as many other wellness and money saving perks!
5. Utilities Allowance to support Hybrid Home Workers!
6. Lots of Training Opportunities!
7. And many more – Please see our Benefits Document available on our website!

For full details or to apply, please visit our website: Broadland Current Vacancies or contact our recruitment line on 01603 750109 and leave a message or email recruitment@broadlandgroup.org and we will get back to you.

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 10 February 2025

Whilst we recognise the growth and popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), it is important we are confident that your application is unique and has been completed without the use of AI technology. As a result, AI technology and software is not permitted to be used at any part of the application process and candidates are asked to declare that no AI has / will be used.