Job reference REQ00000018712
Date posted 25/07/2025
Application closing date 29/08/2025
Location: Kendal, Penrith or Barrow
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £42,839 - £44,075
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Job description
As an ICT Database Administrator at Westmorland and Furness Council, you will play a crucial role in supporting and developing our business systems and environments. You will be responsible for implementing, configuring, maintaining, upgrading, and monitoring our database systems, ensuring they meet standards and comply with legislative and practice frameworks.
This role offers the opportunity to implement best practices in database support, develop strong relationships with various teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery. Your expertise will help align our database platforms with the council's strategic goals, contributing to effective community services.
Join us to make a tangible impact with your technical skills and innovative ideas. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply!
Who we are looking for
We seek a skilled Database Administrator to support, develop, maintain, upgrade, optimize, and monitor our database platforms. You will ensure the delivery of highly available business applications and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a track record of enhancing efficiency and user experience through robust, secure, and available systems, we want to hear from you! Help us deliver innovative technology solutions to benefit our community.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council, you will enjoy benefits such as a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and various perks and discounts. For more details, visit our Careers site.
Would you like to find out more?
For responsibilities and essential criteria, view the attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
For informal inquiries, contact Ben Wright at Ben.Wright@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 31st August 2025
Interviews may be in-person or virtual, with options discussed upon invitation. We support sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles; see the GOV.UK website for details.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We aim to reflect our community's diversity and promote an inclusive culture. Disabled applicants meeting essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews for Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and those in care or care-experienced under 24 who meet the criteria.
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