Data Manager

2Excel Group; Sywell; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation solutions provider in Sywell is seeking a Data Manager. This role involves database administration, maintaining PostgreSQL databases, and PowerShell development. You will work in a hybrid setting, ensuring data integrity while collaborating with the IT team and other departments. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL and database management, including security and best practices.
• Good understanding of PowerShell.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Database administration.
• Maintain and update PostgreSQL databases.
• Manage database access, security and performance.
• Troubleshoot database issues and optimise performance.
• Ensure data integrity.
• PowerShell development and automation.

Skills

SQL and database management

PowerShell

Strong communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Job description

Overview

Sywell, Northamptonshire (Hybrid working). FT Permanent, Monday – Friday.

2Excel Aviation Ltd is the industry leader in specialised and innovative solutions for aviation’s most complex challenges. Our success is based on the talented and experienced people that make up our workforce.

The 2Excel Geo department solves problems using advanced sensing techniques. We own and operate several airborne camera suites consisting of survey grade aerial photography and hyperspectral sensors. We process, integrate, and analyse this high-resolution data with a range of other imaging and non-imaging sources to deliver environmental solutions such as tree health assessment, invasive species detection, and habitat mapping.

Role

We are seeking a Data Manager on a permanent basis. The role can be predominantly home-based with occasional work from our offices in Sywell and Doncaster when required.

Responsibilities

• Database administration.
• Maintain and update PostgreSQL databases.
• Manage database access, security and performance.
• Troubleshoot database issues and optimise performance.
• Ensure data integrity.
• PowerShell development and automation.
• Develop, maintain, and unit test PowerShell scripts to automate data-related tasks.
• Review and enhance existing scripts for efficiency and reliability.
• Manage and support a variety of PowerShell-based processes.
• Contribute to the growth and structure of the internal 2Excel PowerShell repository.
• IT support.
• Work with the internal 2Excel IT team (and third-party providers) to articulate the challenges and requirements for the Geo Department and Insight Division.
• Collaborate with other teams to understand data storage and computational requirements.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in SQL and database management, including security and best practices.
• Good understanding of PowerShell.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with cloud-based computing, storage and data processing.
• Advanced PowerShell knowledge, including advanced functions, error handling and unit testing.
• Familiarity with APIs and their integration.
• Prior experience in a database administration role.
• Experience working with both Windows Server and Linux.
• Full valid UK driving licence.

What’s On Offer

We can offer you a competitive salary reflective of your experience, 25 days of annual leave from day one, which increases with length of service, flexible working arrangements, company pension, Group Life Insurance and private health insurance.

2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforce. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.

Data Manager
Sywell, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
NN6 0BN
Competitive
Permanent - Full-time

Posted 4 days ago
Closing date: 18/11/2025
Job reference: TM1415440SywDM