Hybrid Systems Administrator: SQL & Info Systems

South Gloucestershire Council; Yate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Flexibility/work-life balance

Training and development

Invest in technology

Job summary

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a Systems Administrator to configure and maintain information systems, data warehouses and interrogation tools, ensuring reliable and effective services for colleagues across the council.

You will work in a hybrid role, split between our office in Yate and remote/home working, collaborating with ITD and external suppliers to implement solutions and support ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a business-critical IT application support role, including multi-tier architectures, SQL and relational databases.
• Knowledge of desktop operating systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently to deadlines and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Resolve issues related to the support, development, maintenance and upgrade of information systems, particularly multi-user relational databases, interfaces and reporting tools.
• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities, contribute to projects and business process improvements, and communicate changes in policy, ensuring procedures, documentation and systems remain up to date.
• Investigate options, recommend solutions and provide supporting information to implement business improvements that enhance effectiveness and resilience.
• Lead on the implementation of agreed solutions with ITD and external suppliers.
• Research, analyse and evaluate information for decision-making, including regulatory requirements, while providing technical advice to customers and ensuring procedures and good practice are applied.
• Collaborate with system users and managers across Education, Adult and Children's Social Care, Housing and Health functions, and colleagues in Technology & Digital Team and external suppliers.

Skills

SQL

Relational DBs

Desktop OS

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

ITIL or MS cert

Tools

SQL Server

Job description

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a Systems Administrator to configure and maintain information systems, data warehouses and interrogation tools, ensuring reliable and effective services for colleagues across the council.

You will work in a hybrid role, split between our office in Yate and remote/home working, collaborating with ITD and external suppliers to implement solutions and support ongoing improvements.