Database Administrator

Dudley College of Technology; Dudley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley College of Technology is seeking a skilled data professional to join the college Data team and take ownership of its database infrastructure. You will analyse current systems, design improvements and implement secure, scalable data solutions to support academic and operational activities.

The role emphasises data warehousing, SQL architecture and ongoing operational optimisation to drive better decision-making across the college.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and optimise the college's database infrastructure with a focus on data warehousing and SQL architecture review.
• Oversee day-to-day database administration to ensure security, performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with IT & Data teams to identify development needs and implement practical improvements.

Job description

Dudley College of Technology is one of the most successful further education colleges in the UK, providing a wide range of education and training programmes across the West Midlands. With a Large estate centred on the Dudley and Brierley Hill Learning Quarters, it provides inspirational facilities, in which students can access world-leading technology at the forefront of Further Education. Graded 'Good' by Ofsted in our most recent inspection in 2023, success rates for learners, across all programmes, are on or significantly above national benchmarks.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the college Data team. The successful candidate will manage, maintain and optimise the organisation's database infrastructure with a specific focus on data warehousing, SQL architecture review and operational improvement. The post holder will assess the current database environment, identify areas for development and make clear recommendations to support organisational needs. Working with colleagues across IT & Data, the role will also encompass all aspects of day-to-day database administration ensuring systems are secure, performant and reliable., Dudley College of Technology has come a long way since 1931 when £74,177 was invested in building a new college for the borough, on a site provided by Dudley Council. Now forming the Dudley Learning Quarter, and the Brierley Hill Learning Quarter the college has expanded across the borough and is one of the most successful further education colleges in the UK, providing a wide range of education and training programmes across the West Midlands, with inspirational facilities in which our students can access world-leading technology, we are at the forefront of Further Education. The college continues to invest in its learning environment to provide outstanding facilities to its students.

Enrolling around 12,000 students each year across a wide range of academic and vocational programmes, on both a full and part-time basis our provision continues to develop as a response to the ever-changing skills agenda. Success rates for learners, across all programmes remain high and our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Assured (STEM) Assured status is recognition that we are delivering high-quality education and training in all of these areas.

The college offers courses in a wide range of subject areas and provides education and training for apprentices, advanced apprentices, and work-based adults. The college has extensive links with employers on a local, regional, and national basis offering a diverse range of business improvement and employee skills updating programmes. The college also offers a number of employability programmes to help adults return to work.

The college is the biggest provider of apprenticeships within the West Midlands Combined Authority area, delivering 27% of all college delivered apprenticeships. In 2021/22 we supported 2,200 apprentices across a range of sectors supporting thousands of local people to upskill each year. The college is committed to supporting the local economy, with 58% of our apprentices studying in STEM sectors. A significant percentage of our apprentices' progress to higher apprenticeships and degree level programmes.

Over 92 per cent of our 16-18-year-old full-time learners move on to positive destinations including higher/further education or employment. For those who study A' levels with us 97 per cent choose to continue to the full range of universities across the country, or if staying local move on to our own higher education courses or went straight into employment. The college employs 794 staff and in 20/21 had an annual income of £46 million.

Our mission

Outstanding technical and professional learning, which raises aspirations, develops skills and changes lives.

Our vision

By 2027 the college will be recognised as an anchor institution in the region, working collaboratively with local stakeholders to deliver highly valued education and training opportunities to our residents and beyond. Our learners, across all ages and programmes, will recognise the college as a great place to study and will leave us with the knowledge, behaviours and skills to move forward. Most importantly, we will be recognised as a driving force in the regional economy, supporting individual prosperity and business productivity through the education, training and services we deliver.