Database Administrator

Nottingham
3 weeks ago
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A place to belong

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 work in a vibrant environment, in a rewarding role and for a college that values your contribution. Here, you will belong.

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.

Interviews are planned for: 28 March 2025

A place to belong

Join a diverse, vibrant community of over 1,300 staff and feel welcome from day one. Whether it’s enjoying a cuppa and a chat at our Wellness Cafes, collaborating with your colleagues or making the most of the facilities on our campuses, this is a place you can feel involved, connected and supported. With an attractive benefits package including 35 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, access to a generous pension scheme and perks package, this is a place where you will feel valued and where you can grow and develop, with a vast range of training and development opportunities available to you to help you progress in your career.

It’s a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds, help our students achieve, and together, make a positive difference.

Be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that thrives on innovation, creativity, and outstanding outcomes. Our aim is for our workforce to mirror the rich diversity of the individuals and communities we serve, creating an environment where a range of experiences, skills, and viewpoints are valued. Within our inclusive workplace, 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 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role

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