Lead Database Administrator

Pharmacy2U Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Employee discount site

Wellbeing initiatives

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Job summary

A leading online pharmacy in Leeds is seeking a Lead Database Administrator to manage a team and ensure data quality. This hybrid role allows flexible working hours with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong SQL skills and experience leading technical teams, along with excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a contributory pension and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage technical data teams.
• Experience as a production Microsoft SQL Database Administrator.
• Strong operations experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management and coaching to Database Administrators.
• Act as technical authority within the team.
• Contribute directly to delivery, leading high-quality development.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Database Administration

T-SQL

Troubleshooting

Data Governance

Communication Skills

Tools

Redgate SQL Monitor

New Relic

Job description

Role

Lead Database Administrator

Location

Leeds, hybrid working 1 day per week from our Leeds office

Salary

£60,000 to £75,000

Contract type

Permanent

Employment type

Full time

Working hours

37.5 hours, Mon-Fri flex outside of core hours (09:30 to 16:00)

Overview

Do you want to work for the nation\'s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We\'re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years\' experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

What you\'ll be doing

• Provide line management and coaching to Database Administrators, supporting performance, growth, and engagement
• Act as technical authority within the team, setting standards for data architecture, security, and best practice
• Contribute directly to delivery, leading by example through high-quality development of critical initiatives
• Collaborate with the TDM to ensure the team operates efficiently within our agile delivery framework, contributing to estimation, planning, and retrospectives
• Guide and support the design and build of robust, scalable technologies, including a new data catalogue, self-serve capabilities, and other Tardis programme workstreams
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the team
• Represent the team in cross-functional forums and contribute to shaping the broader data landscape, including tooling, patterns, and governance

Who we\'re looking for

• Confident managing time and priorities, both individually and for a team, in a fast-paced, constantly shifting environment
• Experience as a production Microsoft SQL Database Administrator
• Proven ability leading and line managing technical data teams
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft T-SQL
• Strong operations experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical language
• Familiarity with data governance principles and best practice to ensure data quality, security, and compliance
• Use of native and third-party performance monitoring tools such as Redgate SQL Monitor and New Relic
• Excellent communication skills, and attention to detail

Benefits

• Occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Contributory pension
• Discounted insurance (Aviva)
• Employee discount site
• Discounted gyms (via blue light card and benefits schemes)
• Employee assistance programme
• In-house mental health support
• Free onsite parking
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Social events throughout the year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme (subject to minimum earnings)
• Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)
• Long service bonus
• Refer a friend bonus
• Blue light card
• Hybrid working
• Commitment to CPD/training
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual leave buy and sell scheme
• Discounts & exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
• 25% Discount on health & beauty purchases
• 25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What happens next

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check. Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.

EEO statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. This job description does not imply that the company will not be involved in any legal or regulatory requirements, including those related to discrimination and accommodation.