At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise databases to support essential local government services.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking Digital, Data & Technology team in Wandsworth and Richmond.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40 days annual leave, flexible working, and a generous pension plan.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to equality, diversity, and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community services while developing your data management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with SQL Server and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 46206 - 62451 £ per year.
Salary Range: £46,206 – £62,451 per annum
Employment: Permanent – Fulltime (36 Hours)
Location: Wandsworth and Richmond
About the Role
Are you passionate about data, databases and ensuring critical services run reliably and securely? As a Database Administration and Data Management Analyst you will play a key role in supporting the systems and data that underpin essential local government services. This is an opportunity to join a forward‑thinking Digital, Data & Technology team where you will help ensure the reliability, security and effective management of data services that support vital services for local communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and support database platforms, ensuring performance, availability, resilience and security.
- Monitor, diagnose and resolve database and data‑related incidents, problems and performance issues.
- Manage backup, recovery, high‑availability and disaster recovery processes.
- Support data migrations, data loads, integrations and data transformation activities.
- Apply and maintain data governance standards, controls and policies.
- Support the management of data quality, metadata, data structures and data catalogues.
- Ensure database environments comply with data protection, security and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical advice and recommendations on database operations, resilience and service improvement.
- Support reliable and secure datasets used for reporting and analytics platforms, including Power BI environments.
- Identify and implement opportunities for automation, optimisation and continuous improvement.
- Produce and maintain clear technical documentation, processes and procedures.
- Act as a subject matter expert, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues across the organisation.
Key Knowledge and Skills
- Database administration principles, including performance management, resilience and security within live environments.
- SQL Server database technologies and operational support.
- Relational database design, indexing, optimisation and performance tuning.
- Data management practices, including data quality, metadata, governance and stewardship.
- Data protection legislation, information security principles and GDPR compliance requirements.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Management professional, supporting and maintaining databases within live production environments.
- Strong technical expertise in SQL Server, including the ability to write, optimise and troubleshoot SQL queries, scripts and database processes.
- Experience managing, transforming and consolidating data from multiple sources, with a strong understanding of data quality and governance principles.
- Demonstrable experience independently resolving complex database or data‑related issues, balancing service continuity, data integrity, operational risk and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to interpret business and technical requirements and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- A data or database‑related qualification, or equivalent professional experience, together with SQL Server training or certification.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We promote equality and diversity and develop a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop and reward our employees, such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Database Administration and Data Management Analyst employer: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, making them an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful roles in public service. With flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth, employees can thrive while contributing to the community's trust and governance. The hybrid working model allows for a balanced work-life integration, making this position particularly appealing for those looking to make a difference in their local area.
Contact Details:
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Recruitment Team
