Database Administrator
Database Administrator
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Job Description
Type: Permanent. Full time (37 hours per week)
About Us:
Our residents shared owners and leaseholders are at the core of everything we do at bpha. With every employee playing an important part in ensuring we continue to provide them with excellent customer service and maintaining our role as a responsible landlord. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Infrastructure team. This is a hybrid role based between home and Head Office at Bedford Heights. The DBA will be responsible for the performance integrity and security of our databases as well as (but not limited to) planning development and troubleshooting to ensure the smooth operation of database systems.
What you will be doing:
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Design install configure and maintain database systems.
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Monitor and optimize the performance of the database including SQL tuning.
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Implement and maintain database security policies and procedures to ensure the safety of data.
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Develop implement and test backup and recovery plans.
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Ensure the integrity of the database guaranteeing that data is accurate and consistent.
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Identify and resolve database issues ensuring minimal downtime.
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Provide support to users assisting with database-related technical issues.
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Create and maintain documentation.
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Ensure databases meet compliance standards including GDPR HIPAA etc.
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Work closely with the Corporate Programme Office IT project managers developers and other team members to meet goals.
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Any other duties as reasonably required.
Wed love to meet someone with:
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Proven working experience as a Database Administrator.
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Relevant degree and/or DPA-related certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
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Hands-on experience with database standards and end-user applications excellent knowledge of data backup recovery security integrity and SQL.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Experience with Microsoft Azure.
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Familiarity with NoSQL databases.
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Knowledge of automation tools.
Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.
Amongst what we offer you is:
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A competitive salary
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28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays
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A generous contributory pension scheme
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Private health care
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Free life assurance
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Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym
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Opportunities for learning and development
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Discounted gym membership
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Retail discount scheme
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Hybrid working
Closing date: 22nd August 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
About us
bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc which is committed to providing its customers with high quality value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient sustainable and affordable housing.
We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes for rent sheltered residential care and shared ownership.
We work together with communities to improve opportunities independence and quality of life for our residents and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together and run and support a wide range of community activities.
All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes to enable us to build new homes and to deliver new and improved services.
We own or manage over 19500 homes and over 500 staff.
Our vision and values
To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.
Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision together.
We are ambitious
We are better together
We show empathy
We take responsibility
Benefits
We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us they arent simply little extras added on at the end theyre fundamental parts of what we stand for from the very beginning. As standard.
Thats why at bpha we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment that empowers them to be happy healthy and inspired every day.
- Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year plus public holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Competitive pay
- Life assurance cover
- Private healthcare
- Mental Health First Aid
- Counselling service
- Eye tests
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free annual flu jabs
- Wellbeing activities and events
- Free fruit and refreshments
- Long service award
- Annual staff recognition awards
- Discretionary reward scheme
- Annual volunteering day
- Social events clubs and activities
- Breakout areas
- Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters
- Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
- Workshops and training sessions for new skills
- A fresh and modern eLearning platform
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