Lead Database Administrator

As the DBA lead, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency and seamless operation of the CLEO Systems database infrastructure. Overseeing our DBA team, providing team leadership while taking charge of designing, implementing, and maintaining the database systems that are the foundation of critical business applications.

The post holder is responsible for optimizing database performance, safeguarding data integrity, and implementing security measures to protect sensitive information. They also lead in capacity planning, troubleshooting database issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on backup, recovery strategies, and more.

The role also involves setting best practices, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and contributing to strategic database-related initiatives that align with the organization's goals.

• Managing the organization's database systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and NHS security protocols.
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust and secure MS SQL database infrastructure to support critical medical applications while optimizing database performance.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy, particularly in patient records and medical information, through rigorous data validation, quality control measures, and proactive issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement comprehensive backup, disaster recovery, and data retention strategies for continuous availability of data, especially within MS SQL environments.
• Lead capacity planning efforts to anticipate and accommodate growing data needs driven by medical operations and research initiatives and contribute expertise to strategic decision-making.
• Stay current with industry best practices, technological advancements, and NHS guidelines to evolve the database infrastructure effectively to meet evolving medical needs and standards.
• Take accountability for the overall performance, reliability, and security of the database systems and ensure timely issue resolution to prevent disruptions.
• Provide accountable leadership for the DBA team's development and performance, fostering a high level of expertise, productivity, and collaboration.
• Provide emergency on-call as agreed and in accordance with the contract of employment.
• Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required, commensurate with the role, bearing in mind the developing needs and demands of the company.

What’s in it for you: -

• Annual Salary of up to and between £65-£70,000
• Annual On call allowance of £3,000.
• Opportunity to join the Company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to join the Company Health Benefits Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our reward and discount platform

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory basic DBS disclosure and two references.