Average Database Administrator salary in West London

Database ManagerLondon (Hybrid)Permanent£47k - £55kYour New RoleAs a Database Manager, you will play a key role in supportingalumni engagement and fundraising activity through the effectivemanagement of high-quality data, systems and insight. You will beresponsible for managing and maintaining the organisation's corefundraising and alumni database, ensuring data is accurate, wellgoverned and easy for colleagues to use. You will provideend-to-end database support across the organisation, includingsystem configuration, data quality, reporting and user support,helping teams make effective use of data and fundraising tools.You will also act as a subject-matter expert, supportingcolleagues with training and guidance and helping to identify andimplement future system improvements.Ensuring Your SuccessTo be successful in this role, you will have experience workingwith relational databases, ideally within a CRM, fundraising orsimilar environment. Experience with systems such as Raiser’sEdge would be highly beneficial, alongside experience ofanalysing database requirements, supporting system upgrades andimplementing improvements. You will have strong analytical skillsand be confident producing clear and accurate reports andcarrying out ad hoc data analysis. Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills are essential, as you will be responsiblefor delivering training and guidance to a range of users. Youwill also have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with knowledge ofquery tools such as SQL being desirable. Strong attention todetail is important, particularly when working with confidentialand sensitive information, and you will be comfortable workingautonomously, managing competing priorities and resolving complexdata issues. A collaborative, customer-focused approach and theability to build strong relationships with colleagues will alsobe key.?In ReturnThis is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinkingorganisation in a varied and influential database role, where youwill have the opportunity to make a real impact through effectivedata management and system development. You will benefit fromgenerous annual leave of 27 days, plus additional days betweenChristmas and New Year, as well as a pension scheme with anenhanced employer contribution of 14.5%. You will also haveaccess to an onsite gym and swimming pool, a wide range ofprofessional development opportunities to support your careerprogression, an enhanced cycle-to-work scheme and a comprehensivewellbeing offering supporting your physical, mental and financialhealth.

We are partnering with a well-established and purpose-driven organisation to recruit a Senior Database Officer to join their collaborative and ambitious Data Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced data professional to play a key role in driving data quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across the organisation.This role is ideal for someone passionate about data integrity, problem-solving and enabling teams to make informed, data-driven decisions. You will work closely with colleagues across multiple departments, ensuring data is accurate, accessible and supports the delivery of impact services.Key Responsibilities- Lead the delivery of bulk data imports, ensuring data from multiple sources is processed accurately and efficiently - Provide expert database support across the organisation, resolving queries and delivering user training - Maintain and champion high data quality standards, ensuring systems operate effectively and comply with GDPR - Develop and improve data processes, documentation and workflows - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including finance, operations and customer-facing teams) to deliver effective data solutions - Support financial reconciliation processes and ensure consistency across datasets Requirements- Proven experience working with CRM systems, ideally Raiser's Edge or similar - Advanced Excel skills and experience with data import and manipulation tools - Strong experience managing large datasets, data quality and complex data processes - Good understanding of GDPR and data governance principles - Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills - Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across teams What’s on Offer- Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team - A role with real impact, helping drive organisational effectiveness through high-quality data - Ongoing development and progression opportunities If you are detail-oriented, proactive and passionate about using data to drive meaningful outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Database Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, performance optimization, and security of Microsoft SQL Server environments. The role requires experience supporting production databases, troubleshooting complex issues, implementing database changes, and ensuring high availability and data integrity.The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a proactive approach to problem-solving and effective collaboration with application, infrastructure, and support teams.Person should hold active SC clearance.Contract - 4 to 6 monthsLocation - RemotePay - attractive pay (inside IR35)Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase AdministrationAdminister, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server environments.Perform database installations, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migrations.Manage databases, instances, security settings, users, roles, and permissions.Ensure database availability, reliability, and operational stability.Performance & OptimizationMonitor and optimize database performance.Investigate and resolve performance bottlenecks, locking issues, and query-related problems.Analyze execution plans and implement indexing strategies.Support application teams in SQL query tuning and database optimization.Backup, Recovery & High AvailabilityDesign, implement, and maintain backup and recovery strategies.Perform database restores and disaster recovery testing.Support and maintain High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions such as: Always On Availability GroupsLog ShippingReplicationDatabase Mirroring (where applicable)Incident & Problem ManagementTroubleshoot and resolve database incidents within agreed service levels.Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues.Participate in on-call support rotations when required.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely issue resolution.Security & ComplianceImplement database security best practices.Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and policies.Perform regular audits, vulnerability assessments, and access reviews.Support data protection and regulatory compliance initiatives.Documentation & Continuous ImprovementMaintain accurate technical documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks.Develop and enhance automation scripts for routine DBA activities.Identify opportunities to improve database performance, availability, and operational efficiency.Contribute to process improvement and technical standards.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.Experience3-5 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA.Experience managing production SQL Server environments.Proven experience with backup/recovery, database upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning.Technical SkillsMicrosoft SQL Server Administration (2016/2019/2022 preferred).T-SQL development and troubleshooting.Performance monitoring and tuning.Backup and recovery solutions.High Availability and Disaster Recovery technologies.SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).Database security and access management.Windows Server fundamentals.PowerShell or scripting for automation.Nice-to-Have SkillsExperience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, or SQL Server on Azure VM.Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL administration.Experience with monitoring tools such as SCOM, SolarWinds, Redgate, or SQL Sentry.Exposure to DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, or CI/CD practices.Microsoft SQL certifications.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk