Database Administrator
About People’s Partnership:
At the heart of our not-for-profit organisation is a commitment and a motivation to make the future-saving experience a simple one for our members. We champion fairness and simplicity, not profit-chasing. Imagine a financial adventure where everyone's a winner, fuelled by our exceptional service and brought to life by the fantastic individuals who work for us. We're a diverse employer with a flexible, hybrid working approach, ensuring everyone gets the opportunity to come to work and be the best version of themselves.
What you'll be doing:
The main purpose of this role is to develop and maintain an effective IT Database function that supports the needs of the group's activities.
- Provide effective access to the corporate data and to maintain the security and integrity of the data items and their control environment.
- Deliver guidance, support and system solutions to enable continued operation and growth of the business, be able to action all aspects of the IT business continuity plans as and when required.
- Responsible for installation, upgrading, monitoring and tuning of database software (SQL
- Server)
- Controlling Backups and Recovery of Databases and associated software.
- Monitoring the integrity and security of the corporate databases escalating/reporting any issues or security breaches as appropriate.
- Implement and monitor the group's access control policy in line with legal and company requirements.
- Advise the on selection/acquisition of Database Software, establish and manage database standards providing advice, guidance and support as required.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in Microsoft environments. Database design and optimisation.
- MS Azure Experience
- SQL Server database operating experience.
- Organise and prioritise work activities. Manage, configure and optimise Database environment.
- Microsoft certification or equivalent in Database administration.
What you can expect from us:
- Generous pension contributions with an employer contribution of up to 14%
- Real living wage
- Income protection, critical illness cover & death in service insurance
- Employee healthcare
- Parental and adoption leave
- Learning & development opportunities and study support
- Travel season ticket loans
- Subsidised restaurant in our Crawley office
- Volunteering days and charity payroll giving
- Onsite gym
- Ride-to-Work scheme
- Social clubs and events
You can learn more about how we support our employees our website.
Disability Statement
People's Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to treating all our people (and all who apply for a role at People's Partnership) equally and enabling them to perform at their best and demonstrate what they have to offer. We are a disability committed employer, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process (application, selection assessments where relevant, and interview) to enable you to show us the best “you”.