Lead Database Administrator

Role

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.

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