Database Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS defined benefit pension scheme (l

Sick pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site car parking

On-site fitness suite

Refectory

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Job summary

Cirencester College is seeking a talented Database Engineer to join the IT team. You will lead design, maintenance and development of the core database infrastructure, ensuring secure, scalable data architecture and robust data governance.

This full-time, permanent role requires an experienced data engineer with a proven track record of improving security and efficiency. Immediate start available; closing date 28 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Experienced data engineer with a focus on architecture, database management and infrastructure security.
• Proven track record of introducing new processes to improve security, boost efficiency and simplify operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, maintenance and development of the core database infrastructure.
• Ensure data architecture is secure, scalable and delivered on time.
• Maintain high standards of data governance across digital services.

Skills

Data governance

Database management

Security architecture

Infrastructure security

Job description

Salary: £32,533 - £36,448 per annum (Salary dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Required: Immediate start available

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Database Engineer to join our IT team here at the College. This role is a challenging yet incredibly rewarding position. You will work within a small team of developers with your focus on leading the design, maintenance, and technical development of our core database infrastructure. We are seeking a strategic thinker and hands-on expert to ensure our data architecture is secure, scalable, and delivered effectively within required timescales. In this role, you will be responsible for setting, driving, and maintaining high standards of data governance, ensuring all our digital services are reliably supported across our data systems.

Who You Are

You are an experienced data engineer with a keen interest in architecture, database management, and infrastructure security. You bring a proven track record of introducing new processes that improve security, boost efficiency, and simplify complex operations. If you are ready to help the College deliver outstanding digital results, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date: 28th August 2026, noon

We reserve the right to interview prior to this date.

• LGPS defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance)
• sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• free on-site car parking
• on-site fitness suite
• Refectory
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.