We are looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join our client replacing a large complex Enterprise infrastructure. You will be responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimisation of SQL databases within Hyperconverged Infrastructure environments (HCI).

Role and Responsibilities

+ Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server database instances, including patching, upgrades, and security hardening.

+ Monitor and report on database performance, health, and availability

+ Develop and maintain database backup and recovery procedures

Key Skills

+ Database Administration (SQL Proficient), Security and Performance Tuning

+ Backup and recovery

Other Benefits

+ Bonus

+ 28 days holiday

+ £1000

Qualification

Any bachelor's or above degree

If you are interested in discussing this SQL DBA role further, please send your updated CV to (see below)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £41,200.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dartford


Application deadline: 03/06/2024
Reference ID: start date: 25/06/2024

Farmers Guide's USP is its market-leading database, which is kept live and up-to-date on a daily basis. As probably one of the biggest agricultural databases in the UK, it's a big job keeping it tidy, accurate and always developing.

Family owned and run, Farmers Guidehas been serving farmers and their suppliers since 1979. Despite challenges over the years, our team has never failed to publish a single issue – in fact, every issue continues to grow in size, along with our readership.

Advertisers trust us to deliver their message direct to our controlled circulation of farm decision makers, as we maximise customer response through our diverse range of magazine pages.

Benefits for working at FG

• Friendly and lively team
• Competitive salary
• Work-based pension
• Potential to earn more through a bonus scheme
• Well-run company that has an excellent reputation
• Be involved in the business development
• Free onsite car parking
• Large office garden

What we are looking for

• Experience in Excel
• Very well organised
• Attention to detail
• Friendly and easy to work with
• Ability to attend events and meet readers (circa 6 per year)
• Willingness to learn new skills

About the magazine

Each issue includes insightful arable, livestock and machinery news, along with timely features and the UK’s largest agricultural classified section. This provides the best opportunity to promote your product or service to over 30,000 UK farm decision makers on a monthly basis.

If you have experience in managing a database, please get in touch. Please note, due to our systems and dealing with incoming postal requests, this is an office based role.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site to Friday

The Company

We are a class leading insight and review business, focused on customer satisfaction. Our mission is to help our clients across the UK, make the world a better place one customer at a time. Due to sustained growth, we require a CRM Database Administrator to help support our CRM Manager and gain experience while learning skills to help with data analysis.

What We Offer

• Weekday working part-time 16 to 20 hours with flexibility on the days and hours.
• £ 22,000 per annum FTE
• 22 days’ holiday per year
• Contributory Pension Scheme

Where the role sits in the team and wider business

• This is a key position helping to ensure data is maintained up to date and old data is archived while supporting and learning from the team leader to develop the system to provide the best experience for the wider audience and specifically Sales & Marketing.
• Working within a medium sized growing business it is important to be a real team player, who can help other departments, whether that be with hands on activities, gathering information or helping other departments perform more effectively.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Providing support to members of wider teams to ensure data is maintained
• Assist with the generation of reports to help sales & marketing functions and campaigns
• Stay up to date with new developments with the software to gain the most value
• Updating CRM processes as required to enable colleagues to use the system efficiently
• Maintain the CRM alongside the CRM Manager and become a Subject Matter Expert
• Research and maintain up to date data through website and social media activities.

Short, medium, and long-term objectives

• Short-term objectives are around the efficient management of the CRM, to learn how the system works and be able to administer users.
• Medium-term objectives are to develop skills to be able to create new reports and or processes required by colleagues in the business.
• Long-term objective is to develop a level of understanding that allows the candidate to become the subject matter expert for the CRM within the business.

Required Experience, Education, and Training

• Digitally Savvy
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages – In particular Excel
• GCSE English and Maths C or above
• Awareness of sales and marketing processes would be an advantage

Soft Skills and Personality Traits

• Interest in Technology
• Team Player
• Good Communication skills
• Analytically minded
• Honest and loyal

Location and Travel Requirements
The position is office based in Harrogate.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Salary: £22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• Flexitime
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
We are socially distancing, operating one way systems and asking all colleagues to regularly test for COVID

Ability to HG3 1RY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Do you have a passion for numbers? Do you enjoy a good spreadsheet of data? Do you have a eye for detail? If Yes - then the Database Administrator role is for you!

At Snows, the Database Administrator is a member of the CRM and Contact Centre Team and will report into the Contact Centre & Relationships Manager. You will provide proactive operational support to our Colleagues throughout the CRM and CCC and will be an active participant in delivering the Database needs of the Snows Group.

Your principal duties include: - maintaining standards and management of customer and vehicle data across our various dealer management systems. This includes the provision of data extracts, creating marketing campaigns, extracting data to be used for marketing purposes and creating marketing materials such as HTML’s.

Key Responsibilities

Database

• Offer support to CRM Executives, practices and how to apply them.
• Contribute to and support the daily running of the CRM team alongside the CCC & Relationships Manager.
• Confidently make responsible decisions.
• Carry out project work as and when required.
• Comply with all of Snows policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for the maintenance, development, and integrity of the marketing database, ensuring the data is accurate, current, consistent and removal of expired data.
• Ensuring Snows standards are met, and manufacturers requirements are fulfilled.
• Oversee the integrity of the data by working with colleagues to ensure the data from the various systems, and associated business processes, are fit for purpose. This includes working with third-party suppliers.
• To ensure the timely delivery of data extracts as required by the marketing department and wider business.
• Ensure compliance with data protection (including GDPR) and that best business practice is followed with regards to use and maintenance of data stored.

Marketing

• Fulfil marketing requests from the marketing team in relation to marketing campaigns as required. This could be but not limited to, data extractions, HTML creation and Keyloop marketing through campaign manager or liaising with third party suppliers. (Full training provided)
• Implement new customer journey processes following a brief from HTML creation to campaign set up. (Full training provided)

Skills & Competencies

• Able to plan, organise self, and meet agreed work deadlines.
• Good listener with the ability to advise and support our teams.
• Able to assimilate information quickly and provide considered responses.
• Strong work ethic and adaptable to change.
• Attention to detail and maintains good, accurate quality of work.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines to achieve the business needs.
• Able to react positively to organisational and market changes.
• Good analytical, problem solving and planning skills.
• Able to research a subject and find an appropriate solution.

Weekday working pattern will be 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

The position is 40 hours per week.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discounts
• Wellness to Friday

Your responsibility as a database administrator (DBA) will be the performance, integrity and security of a database. You'll be involved in the planning and development of the database, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

Maintenance of ERP software.
Act as First Line Support for; employees, customers, all stakeholders.
Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security.
Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users.
Monitor database system performance and diagnose bottlenecks caused by hardware or software issues.
Consider both back-end organisation of data and front-end accessibility for end-users.
Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS).
Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
Control access permissions and privileges.
Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans.
Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly.
Carry out capacity planning.
Work closely with System Director, IT and 3rdparty contacts.
Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security.
Commission and install new applications and customise existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
First Line support for Ecommerce platforms and EDI.
Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database.
Responding to and resolving ad hoc requests as required to meet business and end user requirements.
Become ERP Super User; all aspects including Voice Warehouse Management
Ad hoc projects.
CPD; keep IT and Systems knowledge up-to-date.
Cover for/in the absence of Director and IT Engineer; fully understand the Internal Systems Manual, assist in keeping The Manual correct and up to date.

Essential

Knowledge of systems, servers, networking, and ecommerce
Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design
Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design (SQL, UNIX)
Ability to produce and analyse reports
Ability to organise and plan
The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers
An understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.
Ongoing CPD
Advanced MS Office skills

Desirable

Experience of; Linux, Progress Databases (Training will be provided)
Experience of; Linux, Progress, Windows OS, SQL.
Payroll software
Banking software
Understanding of health and safety
Up to date knowledge of opportunities for gains via use of existing and additional systems
Relevant training and/or qualifications

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• BURY ST. Edmunds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work Location: One location

The Operations team manage the Suppliers and Partners, liaising with our panel to ensure outstanding performance whilst maintaining legislative compliance and adhering to industry best practice.

The successful candidate will work in the Operations team alongside other departments to develop strong and accountable relationships with Partners in order to deliver excellent service to Clients.

Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm Friday 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm, Hybrid model available with 3 days in the office.

Key Responsibilities of a Database Coordinator

· Collate, log and review monthly partner packs to establish Partner performance

· Analyse Partner data to develop an understanding of performance and to highlight possible changes or opportunities to increase UK revenue and partner growth

· Work alongside and collaborate with Client Services and Risk & Compliance to ensure processes and communication are clear and aligned

· Review workflows for new and existing projects

· Manage the set-up of partners via the Online Portal

· Liaise with internal stakeholders regarding new Partner on-boarding communication and training

· Build and monitor partner strategies using the internal toolkit with (QC Admin)

· Assist with file the transfer process, including building and testing processes for the on-boarding of new partners

Key Competencies of aDatabase Coordinator

· Be able to understand, communicate, interpret information with IT to manage, report, assist in the build of performance reporting

· Adept with organising and prioritising work commitments and hitting tight deadlines

· Experienced in identifying and analysing trends whilst providing solutions to problems

· Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

· Strong written and oral communication skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working in a team

· Good understanding of customer service

· Have a willingness to learn

· Some understanding of Data Protection legislation and business Information Security requirements

· Knowledge and experience of Compliance and Risk.

Benefits

· Private Health Care

· Annual Performance-related Bonus

· 25 days Annual Leave

· Birthday as Leave

· Life Insurance

· Pension Scheme

Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

March Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept March Recruitment’s Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore give us consent to contact you.

Consultant: Donna Jackson

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In ID: J13080DJ

CXC Global EMEA is delighted to be working in partnership with the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defence, space, and security systems. They are engineers, technicians, skilled scientists and thinkers, bold innovators, and dreamers. By joining them, you can help build something better for their customers and for the world.

They are looking to recruit an experienced, highly flexible and motivated Senior PostgreSQL DBA/Developer for the Data Analytics function to build, support and evolve the database environments. The role is on an initial 6 month contract and is inside IR35.

This is an experienced DBA role providing expertise in database development and administration to an integrated programme team. The candidate will be working alongside another experienced (permanent) DBA and a junior DBA.

Technical responsibilities:

• Management and administration of existing production and non-production database environments
• Production support and management of associated system components
• Perform database design, modification, development, security, backup, tuning, and maintenance activities
• Analyze and resolve application performance issues in coordination with customers and other Database Administrators (DBA)
• Ensuring integration of SOW requirements and project plans between major project activities
• Documenting processes and procedures and ensuring compliance with Boeing and partner database standards, practices and methodologies inclusive of security, hardware, software, and configuration management

Essential Skills:

• In-depth experience in developing and running a data warehouse, tasks including tracking data changes, migration, archiving and monitoring data systems.
• Experience in PostgreSQL and Oracle database stacks.
• Experience in applying security at different levels and set schema permissions
• Audit logins & database users, schema permissions and configuring database alerts
• Knowledge of UNIX/Linux/Windows operating system internals including shell scripting
• Knowledge of database Backup/Recovery techniques including database clustering techniques on varied database technologies
• Knowledge of management of dimensional models, SQL scripting (preferably in DBT)
• Experience using ER Studio modeling tool
• Knowledge of using Splunk to monitor, audit logins & database users and to configure database alerts
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Github and Kanban boards

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of Data Analytics platforms
• Experience of creating reports in Tableau
• Automation and Devops experience
• Knowledge of working within an agile development team

The job holder must not be constrained by a rigid job specification and be willing to pick up additional duties as necessary. They must be enthusiastic and “hands on” in their approach and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. They must be comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels within the organization and be confident representing to external and internal project teams.

The current work location is Bristol with an expectation that the candidate will work from home with occasional travel for meetings to Bristol on a weekly/fortnightly basis. Working hours can be flexible but the candidate will be expected to join morning standups at 0830 daily.

Apply today!

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: From £26.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• PostgreSQL: 3 years (preferred)
• Linux: 3 years (preferred)
• Oracle: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom ID: 53461-1

The role is part of a significant investment in upgrading both the IT capability as well as the IT systems to drive digital transformation. The individual will need to be flexible as part of an expanding and maturing team.

The purpose of the role is to manage, secure, and maintain the organisation’s Microsoft SQL Server estate. The role holder will be fully responsible for the end-to-end delivery of support and enhancement for all of the SQL Servers & 30+ databases. The purpose of the role is also to support related activities such as ETL and other integration, SSRS, the organisation’s ongoing journey to cloud, various projects and the data warehouse / data lake where the role holder can have significant influence.

The role includes working with the other senior IT leaders on policies and standards, and a technology roadmap.

After successfully completing probation onsite in London, this role will be typically 4 days remote once and 1 day onsite in London per week.

Located in leafy St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite hospice, St John’s, which provides care free of charge to those in need.

Am I the right person for this DBA role?

• Educated to GCSE standard with passes in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
• Appropriate qualification in IT such as MCSA Database Administration.
• Proven experience as a MS SQL Server Database Administrator.
• Excellent knowledge of SQL data backup, recovery, security, encryption and integrity.
• Knowledge of data warehouses and data lakes.
• T-SQL skills including writing complex queries, views and stored procedures.
• Knowledge of performance monitoring and enhancement in a MS SQL Server environment.

What are the Responsibilities of this DBA role?

• To be fully responsible for our 30+ production & other Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Managing, securing, and maintaining the database system.
• Upgrading, installation, testing, patching and licensing for MS SQL Server.
• Ensuring reliability and high availability where appropriate and disaster recovery through clustering, backups and other HADR technologies including the use of Azure cloud services.
• Developing processes, procedures and associated documentation including data standards, ERDs, TRDs and DDs where appropriate.
• Providing out of hours competency support as required.
• Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans.
• Assisting in the SQL-related elements of application upgrades.
• Providing input into data warehousing / data lake design.

Why apply for this role as DBA?

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits; from 27 days annual leave, generous private healthcare cover, contributory pension schemes – including continuation of the NHS pension.

Working with us, all eligible employees receive:

• Competitive pay with progressive band structuring
• Private healthcare cover of up to £20,000 per year
• Ongoing training and development programmes
• Discounts at local, national and online shops
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work loan scheme
• Employee "Service Excellence" recognition rewards

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward‑thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.

CORP1

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Location: One location

We are currently seeking a Database Administrator to join our Sales Support team on a full-time, permanent basis at our Petersfield Head Office.

What will I be doing?

As a Database Administrator with SMI, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that our ERP and CRM systems maintain impeccable accuracy and remain up to date. Your keen eye for detail and analytical prowess will be instrumental in identifying anomalies and implementing strategies to keep our databases clean and streamlined, contributing to improved decision making processes, enhanced operational efficiency and better overall data governance within the business.

Duties include:

• Data analysis to identify data quality issues such as missing information, duplicates, outdated records or inconsistent data formats
• Developing and implementing data cleansing strategies to eliminate redundant, inaccurate or outdated data
• Exporting data from our CRM systems and conducting thorough checks to ensure the necessary data is showing
• Overseeing and monitoring new customer/contact data and establishing a process to ensure every contact goes into the correct workflow
• Implementing and preparing all mass updates via imports
• Regular monthly reporting on key areas of our databases (a breakdown can be found on the data cleansing list)
• Evaluating and documenting database changes or refinements
• Analysing data for possible inconsistencies that may skew reporting
• Streamlining data collection and analysis procedures to ensure fast access to metrics
• Assistance with tasks such as pricing updates, Sales Support cover, mass changes and other ad hoc reports required by the business
• Customer reports for our Gold, Platinum and Diamond accounts
• Aligning the data in our CRM systems with Netsuite
• Working with Phocas/IT for any new developments/issues

What do I need to be successful?

To become a Database Administrator with SMI you will need:

• Respect and uphold the Company’s values
• Good knowledge in using Microsoft products – particularly Excel
• Possess a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to learn new processes and systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify and resolve data inconsistencies
• Rigorous attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets
• Have a positive and energetic attitude
• Highly organised with excellent and proven time management skills
• Capable of prioritizing workload and working on multiple tasks
• Ability to work well within a team and support colleagues when needed

Why join SMI?

SMI is an employee-focused company with a strong family-run history. We understand that our massive success is all thanks to our staff who demonstrate our values in everything they do. We put our staff at the forefront of our business, giving them autonomy and recognition to create meaningful and lasting careers in a fun and progressive environment.

By joining SMI, you will receive:

• A salary of £26,000 - £27,000
• Entry into our Growth by Sharing bonus scheme following probation
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of service
• Perks and wellbeing activities including our Values Champion Nomination Scheme, EAP scheme, and regular company events
• Hybrid working in line with Company policy
• Friday 4pm finish

How do I apply?

To become a Database Administrator with SMI simply hit "Apply Now" and send us your CV. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to get in touch with Claire at [website]

SMI are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom Location: Hybrid remote in Petersfield

Overall Purpose of Job

The role of the Database Administrator is to primarily assist the FM Systems database Manger to form part of the Database Administration Team. You will be responsible for working closely with other team members to ensure the smooth running of our database platforms and delivery of data solutions to the business.

You'll be involved in the planning and development of the database, enhancing and modifying our client reporting as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of users.

You'll ensure that:

• Data remains consistent across the database
• Data is clearly defined
• Users access data concurrently, in a form that suits their needs
• There is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency).

Working hours

Working hours are usually 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and may include regular unsocial hours. You might be required to work overnight and on weekends (during periods of low usage) when maintenance and development work needs to be undertaken. You may also have to be on call at times, responding if a critical problem occurs.

Main Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Engaging with customers to diagnose and resolve data issues across different platforms.
• Plan, test and implement data systems installation and upgrades in collaboration with the team.
• Regularly review logs and security logs to ensure the good performance safety, security of data systems, following best practices.
• Liaise with 3rd party suppliers on SQL / data and implementation issues.
• Become escalation point for operational support issues and remediation/root cause analysis.
• Help define our technical and analytical processes for business intelligence.
• Assessing risk and impact of data changes.
• Ensuring the security of our data through access management, backup and recovery and disaster recovery planning.
• Remaining current with new features in system software and complementary technologies.
• Researching and testing alternative solutions to help guide our technology choices.
• Automation of any repeated tasks to improve efficiency.
• control access permissions and privileges.

System analysis and report creation

• Carrying out gap analysis on the system data and drive continual focus into improving client compliance and accuracy of reporting.
• Creating Operational status (including but not limited to KPI and Compliance) reports for input into amongst other things monthly client reports as required.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

You will need to demonstrate:

• Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design
• Knowledge of structured query language (SQL)
• Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT
• A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology
• Good understanding of statistical analysis.
• A commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• An understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.

Core Skills

It is imperative for the right candidate to demonstrate:

• Strong Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work on own initiative, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Good all-round knowledge of the building services operation.
• Proactive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both technical, and non-technical staff.

Experience

• Solid experience within a similar role.
• Knowledge within the Facilities Maintenance sector and systems of operations advantageous.
• Must have at least one years’ experience working as a Database Administrator.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Experience:

• database administration: 2 years Location: Remote