Database Administrator

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join their team. The role involves maintaining and monitoring database systems, ensuring a responsive service, and supporting integration processes. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position offers a chance to contribute to a supportive and innovative workplace.

Benefits

35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at various stores and services

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience managing SQL server estate is essential.
• Proven track record in maintaining and monitoring databases.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and resolve database-related incidents.
• Support implementation of integration processes across the business.

Skills

Database Management

Problem Solving

Monitoring

Job description

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Database Administrator to join our team at Nottingham College.We are looking for someone with experience of maintaining, monitoring, owning, tracking and resolving database related incidents and requests, providing a responsive, flexible and pro-active service, and supporting with the implementation and maintenance of integration processes across the full business cycle. Experience and knowledge of managing a SQL server estate is essential.

The salary and benefits package is competitive and the team is well motivated and forward thinking.Someone with innovative and creative ideas would be ideal as we seek to make Nottingham College into an extraordinary place to work. The salary and benefits package are competitive, and the team is well motivated and forward thinking.

If you have any queries regarding this role, please contact Sarah Harding [e-mail]

Interviews are planned for: June 2025

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £41560 to £43660 FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.

Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another.Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – CurrentVacancies to apply.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability